Grace was nearing the end of her pregnancy when she was brought to a shelter, where her condition caught the attention of her future foster family. When they picked her up, it was clear something wasn’t quite right. Concerned, they took her to the vet, who initially speculated that Grace’s noticeably large size was due to a substantial litter of puppies. The original plan was simple: Grace would stay with her foster family until she gave birth, after which she would be transported to a foster in Northern California to care for her and the puppies.
However, things took an unexpected turn. They performed a routine PCR test, a standard precaution for pregnant dogs. The results revealed that she had canine herpesvirus, a condition that is harmless to adult dogs but almost always fatal for puppies under three weeks old. The devastating diagnosis meant that Grace’s entire litter could not survive. Watching Grace’s sadness was heartbreaking for her foster family, who tried to ease her grief with extra walks, treats, and affection.
Just as Grace and her foster family were adjusting to this loss, they received an urgent call about a litter of 11 orphaned puppies in Northern California. The puppies, only 3.5 weeks old, had lost their mother and were refusing to eat. Without intervention, they were going to be euthanized. A volunteer pilot program stepped in to transport the puppies to Los Angeles in hopes of finding a rescue that could save them.
Grace’s foster family believed she could be their best chance. Although Grace carried the herpes virus, the puppies were old enough that they wouldn’t be affected. The decision was made, and late that night, the puppies arrived. Grace’s reaction was immediate and heartwarming. As soon as she saw the puppies, her tail wagged enthusiastically, and she began licking them. Within moments, she lay down, allowing them to nurse. Grace had embraced her new role as their surrogate mother without hesitation.
The puppies thrived under Grace’s care. For weeks, she nursed and loved them until they were healthy and old enough to find forever homes. Grace’s nurturing instincts didn’t stop there. After she was spayed, she continued to act as a surrogate mom to other orphaned litters, offering her gentle care to puppies in need.
Her foster family quickly realized they couldn’t part with her. They officially adopted Grace, giving her the loving forever home she deserved. Today, Grace is cherished not only for her sweet and social nature but also for the selfless love she has shown to so many puppies.
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