Picture this: you are just doing your job as usual when suddenly, you receive a call about a mama dog and puppies who need rescuing.
Now, this is not your ordinary situation. A tornado that passed through the area made going to that location a bit dangerous because it was an abandoned house.
And, there were still wires and faulty cables everywhere. This was a potential hazard, but it was also dangerous for the mama dog who needed rescuing, so you go and do it.
This is essentially what happened to a group of rescuers from Stray Rescue of St. Louis in Missouri who were trying to save this sweet dog family.
It Was A Tough Situation
When the rescuers first arrived at the location where the mama dog was hiding, they noticed that she spotted them right away.
She was afraid of other people, so she started barking at them because she wanted them to go away. However, she had no way of knowing they only had good intentions.
One of the rescuers decided to watch the mama and distract her so that the others could go and find the babies inside the abandoned house.
Moving through all the mess was not easy, especially considering that the faulty cables made it a lot harder. The rescuers continued through the house in their search.
Once they climbed up the stairs, they realized that six puppies were just staring at them. They looked so malnourished and scared. The puppies ran away from the rescuers and hid.
Even though they tried their best, the rescuers found them and started grabbing them slowly and gently one by one. Then, they were placed in a kennel where they were safe.
It Was Not Easy Getting Them All
However, the other puppies were smarter, so they ran deeper into the ruins of the house in order to hide. This made it difficult for the rescuers to get them.
The floor wouldn’t support their weight, so they needed to get the puppies to come to them. They placed some delicious food on the floor.
Considering that they were very hungry, it was a safe bet that they would go for the food. They eventually gave in and went for it, which gave the rescuers the chance to get them all.
One of the puppies was resisting and crying when the rescuer grabbed him, but he calmed down after realizing that he was safe.
Now, the only thing left to do was get these puppies somewhere safe and then work on rescuing their mom as well.
Their Luck Turned For The Better
They couldn’t go the same day, so they monitored the mom via cameras they placed in the house to make sure that she was safe.
It was a bit heartbreaking to see that she was bringing food to her babies who were not there. The very next morning, the Missouri rescuers didn’t waste any time.
They grabbed their gear and prepared a humane trap for the mom. Considering that she was also really hungry, she just went for it on the first try.
Their rescue was successful. The mama didn’t even flinch. She looked almost relieved after the rescuers saved her.
Now that the entire family was reunited, the rescuers made sure to give them the medical attention they needed, and they also found amazing foster homes.
Their days of living inside that abandoned house are over, and they have a bright future ahead of them. I am sure they will find their forever homes in no time.