* Dixie and her Puppies

The Ark of Hope Rescue received a phone call that a lady had a 2 year old mixed breed female. Her husband was just offered a job in Texas and they had to be there in 5 days, but they couldn't take their pet! At first she was told no, we could not take her dog because the Ark only accepts animals that have been adused, abandoned or neglected. It wasn't but a half hour latter that we received a call from the Allegany County Animal Shelter telling us about a lady that was at the shelter, that had to move in just a few days to Texas. We told them that we had already spoke to her and explained why we couldn't take her dog. It was then that we were told that this young dog was gong to be left at the animals shelter and she had 5, two day old puppies! The animal shelter stated that they had no accommodations for puppies and that all the puppies including the mother dog would be euthanized within the hour!! Ohhh NO that just couldn't happen! The owner was told to bring the mother dog and the puppies to the Ark. Thirty minutes later this lady brought in this sad, very scared momma dog and a basket with her 5 little precious puppies. The owner signed her over and left. Since then...

"Dixie" the young mother dog shook out of fear and confussion for two days! She couldn't figure out where her family was, she must have loved them very much, and why she was in this strange place. We kept visiting Dixie and her puppies giving her treats and tenderly pet her, speeking very soft and often sitting with her crying ourselves feeling the pain, the heartache she was feeling herself. After a couple of days Dixie started feeling better, feeling safe and loved again. Now, she is a GREAT dog, oh my so sweet, so good and great with children! Completely housebroke and up to date on her vaccinations. What a wonderful addition Dixie would make to a good family! It is going to be hard to see her go when some lucky family adopts her!!!

Dixie's puppies: Are adorable!!! We don't know what the puppies are mixed with but the father had to be cute! The pictures were taken when they just turned 6 weeks old. Their Birthdays are October 20th. They will be ready to be adopted around December 15th. If you know someone that really needs a puppy that came from a wonderful mom or by chance you know someone that is looking for a nice, young dog but doesn't want to be bothered with housebreaking Dixie may be the perfect addition to their family!

Please help Dixie and her puppies find a home by Christmas!!