When a mama dog and her puppies needed love and care the most, they were heartlessly abandoned at a vacant house in Arkansas.
Fearing for her puppies' safety, the mother dog sought refuge beneath the house, hiding her little ones in the shadows to protect them.
With a heavy heart, she cuddled her babies, feeling helpless and betrayed. Yet, as they nestled close, drawing comfort from her warmth, she found the strength to keep fighting for them. She was determined to shield her precious pups at all costs.
Help was on the way, though the mother dog didn’t know it yet. Shyan Noah, an experienced animal rescuer, had spotted a Facebook post about the abandoned family and rushed to the scene. But before Noah could arrive, other rescuers had attempted to save them. However, the frightened mama, still unsure of their intentions, refused to let anyone get close to her babies.
Some rescuers managed to capture a few of the puppies while the mother wasn’t looking, but they still had a challenge ahead. When Noah finally reached the site, she found the exhausted dog with a heart-wrenching, sorrowful expression on her face. Noah knew she had to earn the dog’s trust.
Sitting down beside her, Noah gently offered food and spoke softly, reassuring the protective mama that she was there to help. Yet, even though she desperately needed assistance, the mother dog couldn’t bring herself to trust these humans with her babies.
But Noah didn’t give up. She began hand-feeding the dog, slowly breaking through the walls of fear. Little by little, the mother dog allowed herself to relax. Noah was elated when the brave mama finally let her pet her. "I was able to gain Mama’s trust enough to let me feed her out of my hand and give her short little pets," Noah told
Still, the dog remained cautious. To ensure her safety, the rescuers set a humane trap and were relieved when they successfully rescued her. With the mama dog safe, they turned their attention to her puppies.
Like their mother, the pups were terrified, hiding under the house for days and evading capture. But the determined rescuers finally outwitted the tiny furballs and breathed a sigh of relief when they were safely in their care.
One of the rescuers fell in love with the mama dog and decided to adopt her, giving her the forever home she deserved. As for the puppies, Noah brought them into her home to foster, where they began to thrive and heal. Full of energy and playfulness, the mischievous pups kept their foster family on their toes. “They are happy, healthy little escape artists. They love squeezing through the gates of their foster room and into the rest of the house with everyone else,” Noah shared.
NOVASTAR Rescue, based in Dover, Arkansas, has promised to help find loving forever homes for the puppies. With their adorable faces and sweet spirits, it won’t be long before they capture the hearts of families ready to give them the love they truly deserve.
