Dog saved from brutal conditions gives birth on Christmas
One very pregnant dog saved from frigid outdoor conditions by Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) was able to perform a Christmas miracle, giving birth to nine healthy puppies on Christmas night, just three days after being rescued.
The expecting mother, aptly named ‘Mama Manolo’ by RACC, was seized from freezing outdoor conditions on Dec. 22, the animal control service said online.
With freezing temperatures defined as 32 degrees, Virginia Law states it is illegal for any animal to be kept outside on a tether without adequate shelter “when the actual or effective outdoor temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.”
“This dog was outside in the freezing cold in a wooden dog house that was full of water,” RACC said in a video of the dog as she was being transferred to the care of Virginia Veterinary Centers (VVC).
Adequate shelter is also defined in Virginia Law as enabling each animal to be clean, dry and protected from the outside elements.
https://www.wric.com/community/positively-richmond/pregnant-dog-saved-from-brutal-freezing-outdoor-conditions-gives-birth-to-9-healthy-puppies-christmas-night-in-richmond/
The babies are so cute! But this is a reminder to spay/neuter your pets and keep them warm, dry, and safe from the elements.
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