Pregnant Stray - I need advice on how to help her!

[atina33]

or actually she probably never left. I saw her today and then knocked on the door of the home where I think she is hiding out. A man answered and said he was aware of her presence and that her puppies were born maybe 2 weeks ago. She has them in the back in a little ditch (I didn't see them but he thought there might be 4 or 5).

He has agreed to let me try to get her out but given that she has puppies, I'm a little reluctant to attempt the job myself (plus with 2 toddlers at home, I'm very limited on time for this).

I've called animal services and hopefully they will get her this week. I called them today but they never did make it; will try again tomorrow. In the meantime, I am leaving food & water out for her. Why the owners of the house don't do it is beyond me. The man's wife felt sad for the dog & her puppies but she claimed that "god will provide for them." Huh???!

Wish me luck!

[Karen]

Good luck. Did it not ever occur to the woman that God may have meant for her to help provide for them?

[Lady's Human]

Agreed. God provides, but normally through mortal hands.

[Ginger's Mom]

I have just found this thread, and atina, I must say that I am very impressed by your concern and caring for this stray dog. Thank you so much for trying to help her. Unfortunately, too many people have the same feeling as the people in the house near where she had her puppies. I agree with Lizbud, in saying that if your animal control is stretched too thin, you may have more success with a German Shepherd rescue group. Good luck and please keep us informed.