Over the previous weekend, a cry for assistance was received by the Animal Charity of Ohio, a charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. The appeal was regarding a pack of dogs that required immediate aid. Upon arrival at the location, Jane MacMurchy, the operations manager, and a humane agent discovered a mother dog with two pups residing in squalor.
The dogs were clearly not being taken care of by their owners and the small family had to rely solely on each other for survival. According to MacMurchy, the conditions they were living in were terrible with a lot of debris in a makeshift pen and the puppies were not used to being around people.
Upon discovery, the pups known as Peaches and Layla, who were only 5 months old, as well as their mother, Lady, who is 7 years old, were turned over to rescuers who promptly transported them to the shelter.
During the veterinary checkup, it was discovered that the dogs were in decent health. However, the young pups lacked confidence and were unsure of how to behave when their mother wasn’t around to guide them. Witnessing Peaches and Layla hugging each other for comfort at the shelter broke MacMurchy’s heart. She shared that while administering vaccinations and conducting a wellness check, the mother dog finished first. As she was being taken out to the intake area, the puppies clung onto each other in fear since their mother was no longer present.
The tiny household is currently residing in a refuge where they are being taught the importance of feeling protected. According to MacMurchy, they provide several opportunities throughout the day for them to unwind and receive tender love and care from one of the staff members in a peaceful setting to help them develop trust. As per MacMurchy, the young ones fare better when their mother is present, so they work with all three as a group and as individuals. It’s a gradual process, but they are slowly learning how to be self-assured on their own.
Lady, who was recently rescued, is already showing signs of confidence as she happily interacts with new people and enjoys walks. However, her two puppies are taking a longer time in the socialization process. Lady’s personality is described as friendly and affectionate, while her puppies are still dependent on each other for their confidence. They are happy when they are together, but still need some time to adjust to accepting love and affection from others.
Once Peaches and Layla are prepared for adoption, it is our hope that they will be placed in a home together. In their new home, they will not only receive affection from each other, but also from their caring family.