When a woman received a message about a stray female pit bull in rough shape, she didn’t hesitate to investigate. She found the dog quickly and followed her, sensing that the mother was guarding something important. That’s when the dog ducked under a crawl space, confirming the woman’s suspicions.
What she found under that house left her overwhelmed. The mother dog had taken shelter with her puppies—eight in total. They were riddled with fleas and hiding in the shadows, relying entirely on their mother’s instincts to keep them safe. Despite being cautious, the mama dog didn’t resist. She watched as the rescuer slowly tried to coax them out, one by one.
At first, it was manageable. The puppies came with a bit of patience. But the deeper the mother went into the crawl space, the harder the rescue became. Each time the rescuer grabbed a puppy, the mom would crawl farther in, and the puppies would follow. After three hours of crawling under the house, the woman was finally able to retrieve all eight puppies.
By the next morning, she returned for the mother. The moment the dog heard her puppies crying, she peeked out and allowed herself to be taken in. The woman brought the entire family—ten dogs including the mother—to her home, which already housed five of her own dogs. It was chaotic, but filled with love.
With the help of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the pups were transported to safety just days later. Three puppies and the mother, now named Vivana, are still waiting for forever homes. As a black pit bull, Vivana faces additional adoption challenges due to common biases against both her breed and coat color. But her gentle spirit and devotion to her puppies prove she is more than deserving of love.
The rescuer hopes Vivana’s story will inspire someone to give her a second chance. After everything she endured to protect her puppies, it’s her turn to feel safe, wanted, and home.
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