Just off a rural road in the woods outside Brunswick County, Virginia, a sweet pup named Hope recently found herself pregnant, hungry and hopelessly trapped. Hope was tied to a tree, fastened by a thick chain around her neck. She needed a hero — and fast.
When an outdoorsman eventually spotted Hope, he knew he had to help. He called local animal control authorities, who headed to the scene and brought Hope to the safety of a nearby shelter, where she very quickly gave birth to eight healthy puppies.
Hope and her puppies needed a comfortable place to grow and recuperate. Luckily, they soon connected with Lori, a foster parent with Augusta Dog Adoptions, who welcomed the pup into her home.
“Hope is settling in beautifully and living up to her name every single day,” Lori told The Dodo. “From the moment she arrived, she showed herself to be incredibly sweet, gentle and devoted. She’s protective of her little family — as any good mama should be — and her puppies are thriving and growing like little butterballs under her care.”
A pet foster parent with 15 years of experience, Lori knows better than anyone that fostering is not always easy. But with Hope, everything has been smooth sailing.
“This mother in particular has been the most loving and appreciative dog ever,” Lori said. “You could tell from the moment she came to me, she couldn’t be happier and [more] relieved to be in a warm environment with good food and safe with her babies. I just love this dog.”
Hope and her puppies will stay with Lori until they’re ready to begin searching for their permanent homes. The resilient mama doesn’t need to merely survive anymore — she can thrive.
