Fostering a puppy represents an extraordinary act of kindness. When individuals open their homes to stray or abandoned dogs, they embark on a heroic journey of helping these animals recover from the emotional hardships they have faced. Many of these dogs urgently need a chance for a fresh start, and foster parents play a crucial role in their healing process, ensuring they are ready to find their forever homes.
In this story, we explore a dog who has endured much but encountered an unexpected surprise along her journey.
A New Foster Family
When Kaitlin Devoto first agreed to foster a dog, she was unaware of what to expect. She admitted to the Dodo: I didn’t know the gender or age. The first time she saw the dog was when she arrived in Cincinnati to pick her up. At the pickup center in New York, she noticed a beautiful red poodle, who appeared to be lactating, leading her to assume that she had recently had a litter.
Devoto explained, It’s not unusual to receive a puppy mill momma who’s still lactating. When their puppies are weaned, moms are ‘no longer useful’. The dog also seemed underfed, but Devoto was prepared to provide proper nutrition and took the poodle home.
Adorable Little Surprise
Only four days after bringing her into foster care, Kaitlin woke to an unexpected surprise: a tiny puppy nestled in the dog bed. Unbeknownst to her, the dog had given birth overnight. Upon checking, she confirmed there were no more puppies and immediately set to ensure comfort for both mother and child, providing blankets for them.
Upon inspection, the new puppy, who resembled a chicken nugget, was quickly named Chicky Nug. Devoto said, He was very quickly named Chicky Nug. But I was stumped on a name for Momma that fit the same theme. Ultimately, she decided to name the mother Mickey D.
An Exciting New Future
As time passed, the little puppy grew lively and playful. Devoto shared, He loves to run around and do zoomies. And he’s very interested in biting toes and toys. Meanwhile, Mickey, the mother, enjoys her new toys as well, gradually shedding her shy demeanor and becoming more sociable.
Currently, this precious dog family continues to thrive with Devoto and is enjoying their time there. However, they are soon to embark on a new chapter with forever families. They will undergo the standard adoption process through Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue in New York.
While it’s uncertain if they have already found their forever homes, one thing is clear: it will be hard for anyone to resist adopting such delightful dogs.
