Today, we were notified about 13, yes THIRTEEN, puppies at a Walmart about to be given out for FREE.
We contacted the owners, and luckily, they closed up shop and met us halfway in Jasper.
Meet our sweet "N litter" and "O litter." ♡
The puppies in the video are DOODLES, and the tan/white puppies are HUSKIES with blue eyes!
*Doodle puppies were born 10/30/24, and there are 5 girls and 3 boys.
*Husky puppies were born 11/1/24, and there are 2 girls and 3 boys.
All weighing just 4 lbs to 7.5 lbs.
The other litter's video and photos of moms are in comment section.
We got them home and gave them all flea-baths, dewormer, first vaccinations, microchips, and fed them. We comforted them and held them for a long time. We are already seeing them pass intestinal parasites. All puppies are eating well.
They're so confused, and their little lives were turned upside down today. We offered to take the parents or spay/neuter them. They said they were going to do it asap.
Please help us help them. With big litters like these, there is a huge offset with funding for our small rescue.
Please donate for their vetting. Each puppy will cost us $150, totaling $1,950!!!! 😮
VENMO:
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2580211451297792052&created=1734316997
To donate by check, please send to our office:
TLWHRescue
15210 Davis Rd
Athens, AL 35611
Our goal is $1,950 for vetting!!! (that does not included food or other care items)
*I'll update this thread with donations needed for them.
We chose the names Ocean, Opal, Olive, Orion, Oden, Nacho, Nemo, Nelson, Nora, Nellie, Noodle, Naomi, and Nutella.
WE CANNOT DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP! ♡
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♡ Thank you for caring! ♡
To inquire about adopting one of these babies or another available pup or kitty, please email [email protected] or PM me on Facebook.
Sweet Mama Gummybear is finally feeling better.
She is the mom that came in with her flea-ridden puppies... they were underweight, dehydrated, and exhausted surviving outside.
She now loves life, warm clean laundry, and canned food!
When I throw the towels on the couch from the dryer, she runs to play in them!
Sadly yesterday during belly rubs, I noticed she has a whole bullet in her breast. After a good rub down, we found another bullet by her bottom.
When she has weaned her babies, we'll have her xrayed and remove them. :/
Who would shoot a helpless animal?
SHE IS SAFE WITH US!
Info:
-1 year old beagle mix
-Petite and adorable at 32 lbs
-Very gentle and loving
-House and crate trained
-Will be spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption *available 12/18!*
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Great day to play with friends!
Max and Tilly welcoming Nola to the group! ♡
I love catching educational moments to share!
This is Mama Etsy here with her 5 week old son, Enzo.
At this age, the puppies begin to explore, test out their razor teeth, and LEARN!
So many breeder puppies or "accidental" litters are given away TOO EARLY at 5 weeks old, because they have the physical ability to eat canned or hard food!
A mother's love and direction is so pertinent in the puppy's upbringing. Mamadog teaches them healthy limititations and correction/obedience, that we humans can't teach the same way. Everyone, including animals, want to make their Mama happy.
(Sound up)
Here, you see Enzo teething on her instead of getting a snack gently. Mama Etsy gives him a low grumble (warning), snaps and growls louder (correction), licks him (I love you, but that really hurt), and "the watch" (I'm watching you, you better not do it again.. or else you're in trouble!)
This mother/pup interaction is so IMPORTANT in how the puppies are structured. They will learn basic lessons before becoming teens (few months old). When they play with other dogs, they will respect them more and understand personal space better.
If you separate the puppies from their mom at 5-6 weeks old and sell them, you are really doing an injustice to them, and they're missing out on such valuable relationship tips from mamadog.
In our rescue, all pups stay with mom until 11-12 weeks old (Yes, 3 months old!)
During this time, the puppies will receive obedience from mom, vetting from us, and vital loving care.
Please don't rush the process of rehoming! I know it's more to clean up, more food, etc... but these lessons can make or break a dog's success in a home. If they have relationship issues with other dogs, they may be rehomed or even sent to the shelter.
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Skye has enjoyed being back and playing with other pups!!!
More pics tomorrow!!!
Drew & Solo still have energy to go go go! ♡
Hey guys!!
Remember the semi-feral family of 12? (E-litter)
These 6 (mom and her 5 teen kids), and Mama Etsy and her 5 one-month old babies are doing great!!
After a month in our care, they have graduated from the quarantine area.
This is a HUGE step!
This means they are listening to direction well, are easier to catch, and are trusted to not bolt. They know their assigned indoor crates inside, too!
I know those milestones seem small, but with feral-care, it's a huge accomplishment!
They'll all be spayed and neutered, as 2 groups, on Monday & Tuesday.
As for their needs, monthly food for a large group like this is a huge financial struggle for our private rescue.
Last month, 4 big bags of Purina One Chicken and Rice were donated just for them-- ALL OF THAT FOOD IS GONE!
If you'd like up help feed this big "E-litter" family of 12, please Venmo, Paypal, or send an order to our office.
TLWHRescue
15210 Davis Rd
Athens, AL 35611
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2580211451297792052&created=1732130089
Paypal:
https://www.paypal.me/TheLongWayHomeRescue
Look at those happy tails and huge smiles! This is their first time in the big yard!
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Preferred food in comments below. Thanks!!!
Jilly (sable), Hayden (black and tan), and Scooter (white and red) are 3 of our incredible rescue pups looking for forever homes!
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