12/15/2025
As promised, here is the story of the 5 pups we rescued in Rome yesterday. We received a call last week from someone in Rome who was working to help these pups. She was reaching out to numerous rescues and contacts trying to find help for these 5 female pups who were living outside a mobile home in a makeshift enclosure. The owner of the pups had passed away and the surviving family was neither willing nor able to care for these girls who are somewhere around 9-10 months old. We were told that the county shelter in their area would euthanize immediately if they were brought in, one more reason this situation was urgent. Another wonderful organization Helping Paws of North Georgia, was also working to find a solution for these puppies and helped out with hay and a heat lamp. Our Intake Team determined that with some creativity, we could make it work. A plan was set in motion to get the puppies on Sunday. This one proved to be challenging. The pups have had very limited interaction and handling and had definitely never seen a leash. It took some patience and perseverance, but we made it back to Our Pal’s Place before dark. Unloading was more of a challenge than loading, but we got them tucked in for the night with a bed and snuggly blankets. This morning we found some bouncy pups who were happy to see us! In just 24 hours, they seem to know they are safe and loved and are seeking out affection as they cautiously explore their new space. All of the photos below are from their former “home” and the ride back to OPP. We hope to have some new pics soon! In the meantime, meet our Christmas Pups: Angel, Joy, Holly, Carol, and Noel! If you’d like to help with their vetting, we’d be so grateful. Please visit our website: https://www.opp.ourpalsplace.org/donate/
P. S. We also have more to share; we rescued 3 dogs Saturday night from a very full Cobb County Animal Services! The newbies are all amazing and were only on the “Urgent List” due to the length of time they had been there and the need for more space 😢. Cant wait to introduce them to you - you’re gonna love them! Stay tuned!
