We often highlight the efforts of rescuers and the incredible work they do helping animals and giving them a second chance at life.
And that’s for good reason, because these people are truly remarkable and deserve all the appreciation.
Still, I think it’s just as important to recognize the Good Samaritans who alert rescuers when they come across animals needing help.
Too often, people ignore abandoned or mistreated animals, but those who speak up show genuine compassion, and we should always acknowledge that.
That’s exactly what happened in this story when a stranger approached a woman named Priscilla Wolcott and told her about animals that needed help.
A Thoughtful Stranger
After being told about the dogs living on an abandoned property, Wolcott quickly took action.
As an animal control officer with Fresno Humane Animal Services in California, she had plenty of experience handling rescues.
When she first stepped onto the property, she expected to find one dog family, but to her surprise, there were two mother dogs, each with their own litter.
All of them were hiding underneath an old trailer, and they were desperate for help. Wolcott told The Dodo: “What was so cute and sweet was that they were switching off nursing each other’s babies.”
It was a beautiful act of care from the dogs, and likely what helped them all survive out there on their own.
Thanks to their teamwork, the puppies were healthy and well-fed. They were energetic and doing well, which was an encouraging sign.
Signs Of Change
After gathering them all, Wolcott brought them safely back to the California shelter so they could receive proper care and attention.
One of the mother dogs was named Gorda, and her puppies were Iris, Lewis, Waylon, and Edward.
The other mother was Ziggy, and her little ones were Finn, Bennie, Alfred, Pandora, Breezy, Ringo, Nigel, and Turner.
Wolcott said: “The moms, they were scared. But once we put them into a kennel and brought their babies to them, they opened up a lot more.”
With the help of the dedicated rescue team, things began to improve, and the puppies started getting curious about their surroundings. They spent most of their time playing and discovering new things.
Everything fascinated them, and they were clearly having a blast. Although they still had some fears, progress was visible, and the rescuers hoped things would continue to get better.
It may not be time just yet to start looking for permanent homes for all of them, but the team is happy to continue caring for the group until then. They’re all incredibly cute.
Soon, they’ll be ready for their vaccinations, and that will open the door for adoption. Every one of them deserves a loving home, and I’m confident they’ll find one before long.