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Pregnant Dog Rescued from Backyard Abuse Births 9 Puppies, Now Seeks Forever Home
Milka Mullanda
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Wounded, neglected, and pregnant — that’s the heartbreaking state that Miss Molly, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, was in when a kind neighbor rescued her a few months ago.
Throughout her stay with her previous owners, Molly knew nothing but a life marred by horrific physical abuse, which she endured at the hands of a teenager in her home. The teen would constantly hit her with a pole. It’s unclear why they were so mean toward Molly.
Poor Molly was no stranger to the harsh outdoor life, as she spent all her days confined in a kennel and restrained to a short lead in the backyard amidst the sweltering heat. Sadly, going without food or water wasn’t out of the ordinary.
When Molly’s owners divorced, they planned to surrender her to a shelter before relocating. Luckily, the compassionate neighbor stepped in and offered to take her in temporarily. Eventually, due to different circumstances, the neighbor reached out to the Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue (MAD Rescue) for intervention.
Molly Arrives at MAD Rescue, Staff Discover She’s Pregnant
When distressed Molly was brought to the rescue on Dec. 13, 2023, it didn’t take long before staff discovered she was a soon-to-be mom. Then, on Dec. 19, a heavily pregnant Molly gave birth to nine healthy, Malinois-Lab mix puppies.
Sadly, postpartum proved to be a trying time for Molly. Her maternal instincts kicked into high gear and made her excessively protective of her puppies. Fearing for the pups’ safety, the rescue staff were left with no choice but to separate them from Molly. Seven of the puppies have already found their forever homes, while the remaining two are in foster care.
It’s not uncommon for mother dogs to develop maternal aggression, especially if they are stressed, fearful, or have an underlying medical condition that’s causing them pain. A mother dog who exhibits aggressive behavior is more likely to injure her puppies in the process. So, in Molly’s case, the rescue staff had to intervene for the sake of the puppies’ wellbeing.
Molly’s Health Woes After Giving Birth
Molly’s stay at the rescue as a new mom was marked by worrying health challenges. She could barely keep food down, suffered diarrhea, and her dark-colored vomit put staff on high alert. Despite receiving treatment, her overall health continued to take a nosedive, and so did her weight.
Determined to get to the root cause of Molly’s health predicament, the veterinarian team performed exploratory surgery on her, which, by definition, involves viewing internal organs to further investigate the exact cause of persistent symptoms.
Thanks to this surgery, veterinarians were finally able to identify what was making Molly so sick — she had several large ulcers in the lining of her stomach resulting from the immense stress she was under. Luckily, Molly underwent treatment and has since made remarkable progress in her tear-jerking recovery journey.
To avoid any stressful experiences, the rescue had to ensure Molly enjoyed nothing but tranquility.
“Molly has been living at the vet’s office since March 15th due to needing a low-stress environment that is quiet and calm,” says Vee Jenkins, the rescue’s adoption counselor. Jenkins reveals Molly moved to foster care this past Friday, April 26.
Rescue on a Mission to Pair Molly With the Perfect Home
We’re happy to report that Molly is recuperating way better than anyone imagined and is ready to experience a second chance at life with a new family.
She can now hold food down, is eighteen pounds heavier, and is slowly regaining her zest for life. Did we mention the quickest way to her heart is food and delicious treats…on repeat? Plus, Molly is such a sucker for car rides; the mere jangle of car keys and mention of the word “ride” sends her into a paroxysm of excitement.
“Molly’s favorite thing to do is go for car rides,” Jenkins tells us. “She ‘smiles’ the entire time and likes to put her head out the window when it is safe to do so.”
Given her traumatizing past, Molly is better off in a calm home, preferably one with no more than two adults, zero kids, and no household pets.
Understandably, it may take some time for Molly to fully come out of her shell and warm up to her new family. So, all she needs now is a kind family that will extend lots of love, patience, and support to her….and spoil her to her heart’s content.
To adopt Molly — who’s currently in Wyoming — please visit MAD Rescue’s website for more details.
