Upon learning about a small family in distress, Donna Lochmann, the chief life-saving officer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis in Missouri, and her rescue companion, Randy, promptly headed to the area in need.
A fiercely protective mother dog greeted them with fierce barks, trying to warn them off, but the rescue team was resolute in their mission.
Rescue Mission
To calm the mother dog and earn her trust, the duo decided to offer her some food.
While this approach did manage to momentarily distract the mother, allowing the rescuers to get closer to her puppies, it did little to build her trust.
She continued to bark at them aggressively.
Eventually, they decided that a combined effort would work best: Randy would continue to provide food and comfort to the mother while Donna rescued the puppies.
This tactic proved to be very effective.
Pup In Danger
While transferring the puppies to a safer area, Donna was heartbroken to discover something distressing.
One puppy had become trapped in a fence, whimpering for help and unable to escape.
Donna worked diligently to extricate the puppy without causing harm, and with some careful maneuvering, she succeeded in freeing him unscathed.
All the while, the mother dog kept barking from a distance, making it clear she was still not agreeable to their presence.
This reinforced their belief that a new strategy was required to capture the mother dog.
Second Try
Donna and Randy concluded that the most effective way to capture the mother dog would be to set a trap.
And so they proceeded with their plan! Now, it was time to wait.
Initially, the mother dog was skeptical of the trap. However, over time, she cautiously approached and entered the cage, inadvertently setting off the mechanism and capturing herself.
When Donna and Randy arrived to check their setup, they were astonished to see that the previously wary mama was now calm and cooperative.
They were finally ready to take the little family to a safe location.
New Life
The mother and her puppies were settled in a cozy apartment with plenty of food, water, and warmth.
No longer do they need to struggle to survive, as they will be well-cared for until the puppies are ready for adoption.
I’m confident that this lovely family will discover a caring home in no time, enriching their lives with the love and kindness they truly deserve.
Best of luck, everyone!
