On the evening of December 22nd, a pregnant mama dog was left in front of the Instituto Amour em Patas (IAPA) shelter in Brazil. She was scared and frail, and it took some time for the shelter staff to get her to relax. The poor dog, named Mam Nata, was due to give birth any day, and the fear of her upcoming puppies was what led her owner to abandon her.
At first, Nata was quite protective of herself and her unborn puppies, using all of her energy to keep the shelter volunteers at bay. However, after some time had passed, she lowered her guard and warmed up to them. As the staff at IAPA prepared for the birth of her puppies, they noticed that Nata was quite frail and needed special care.
Finally, after much anticipation, Nata went into labor. The shelter staff was on high alert, ensuring that everything went smoothly. Nata was permitted to return to the shelter with the necessary supplies for her puppies’ deliveries. And as the first pup arrived, it was clear that Nata was going to be the proud mama of a large litter.
“How many pups do you think there are?” the shelter staff wondered. Nata gave birth to an astonishing 14 healthy, beautiful puppies. She and her newborns were transported to the vet for an examination, ultrasound, and bloodwork, and the mother’s face appeared flushed. Her litter of 14 healthy pups was quite hefty.
The sight of Nata’s happy face and her adorable pups was enough to bring tears to the eyes of the shelter staff. Everyone was overjoyed to see the puppies healthy and thriving. Though the staff forgot to give the puppies names, they were eager to have help naming them. The public was invited to contribute their favorite names in the comments.
It’s a shame that Nata’s owner abandoned her, but luckily, she found her way to the IAPA shelter, where she and her 14 puppies will receive all the care they need. The staff at IAPA are committed to ensuring that Nata and her pups find loving forever homes. With so many cute puppies to choose from, there is no doubt that they will soon be adopted by loving families who will give them the care and attention they deserve.
