Momma Merry

Breed: Pitbull Mix
Size: Medium (may grow to 45 lbs)
Age: Adult
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Minimal

House Trained: Yes
Other Dogs: Unknown
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Status: Available

Momma Merry was found as a stray and had a Microchip. After reaching out a dozen times to the original owner, we never heard a peep from them! After just a few days with her good Samaritan, she went into labor and delivered 10 healthy, beautiful puppies! The good Sam was overwhelmed and reached out to us for help. We took one look at Merry's sweet face and jumped into action! They are now safe with us and have have been examined by our vets the second day of arrival. The babies look perfect but momma is struggling to keep up. Momma merry is overwhelmed with 10 babies so our vet has suggested we supplement feedings so she can have a break. At only 40 lbs they are nursing her to near emaciation so we are supplementing momma and stepping in to help nurse. Momma is so darn tiny she is withering away caring for her giant litter! It's our turn to help momma, but we need your help We are so grateful the good Sam reached us so we can help her care for her beautiful babies. We need supplements, whelping pads, donations for 11 dogs to be vaccinated & fixed which will be between 10-15k easy! It is a huge undertaking but with your help we can reach our goal to provide absolutely everything they need! Momma is just a year old. She is just a pup herself and she is such a good momma! She needs us and we need your support.

Foster Diary:

01/14/2024
We just wanted to update everyone on Momma Merry's vet visit today. She went in today intending to get spayed and all her vaccines updated. She was a very good girl but unfortunately during the pre-op exam they found a grade 3 heart murmor so she needs an echochardiogram before she will be able to be put under anesthesia and be spayed. We are working on getting this scheduled asap, this is yet another unexpected cost so if you are able, anything helps.

12/30/2023
The pups turn 5 weeks old tomorrow! They are growing like crazy. Merry is doing well and we are supplementing feedings to give her little body a break from nursing these huge puppies. Merry is also being fed every few hours with nutritional aids to help her gain some weight.