Pregnant Dog Unable to Walk Delivers 11 Adorable Puppies
Austin Pets Alive! out of Austin, Texas introduced a very pregnant pup over the weekend that was so pregnant, the poor girl couldn't even walk! Ask anyone who has also been very pregnant who was nearing the end of their pregnancy and we absolutely feel her pain. Walking is very difficult when you are that pregnant!
Well, the shelter took her in 16 days before she gave birth and now the sweet mom, named Meter Maid, gave birth to 11 puppies!
Austin Pets Alive! posted on Facebook, "the sun is shining on the best mama dog: Meter Maid, who just gave birth to 11 PUPPIES! She might not need much help doting on her little ones, but we do need your help to reach our $250,000 Amplify Austin goal before 6PM tomorrow!
While mama dogs like Meter Maid do a lot of the work raising their pups, it still costs us about $1,000 to feed, vaccinate, and house a family of dogs for several weeks–and most families don’t include 11 puppies! "
Related: Story of Pregnant Dog Rescued From Shelter Has the Most Fitting Ending
The rescue also posted this sweet Instagram video of Meter Maid.
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The best part of Meter Maid and her puppies being at this rescue? Not only will they get the best love and care, they will all be fixed before finding their forever homes. This means that not only will they be healthier and happier in the long run, but there will be that many less homeless dogs wandering the streets.
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Dog
Spaying or neutering your dog is an essential part of responsible pet ownership. It's just what decent pet owners do! It helps control the unwanted pet population thus helping to keep shelters from becoming overcrowded or dogs getting needlessly euthanized.
Spaying or neutering protects your dog from health issues. Spaying your female pet lessens her risk of certain health problems like uterine infections and breast cancer, while neutering your male pet reduces his chances of developing testicular cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland).
Your dog will live longer. The Humane Society reports that the average lifespan of spayed and neutered cats and dogs is demonstrably longer than the lifespan of those not. A University of Georgia study, based on the medical records of more than 70,000 animal patients, found that the life expectancy of neutered male dogs was 13.8% longer and that of spayed female dogs was 26.3% longer. The average age of death of intact dogs was 7.9 years versus a significantly older 9.4 years for altered dogs.
Plus a male dog that is fixed won't try and mount every person who comes over to visit! That's always pretty bad.
If you would like more information about the wonderful work Austin pets Alive! does you can visit their website here.
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