A heart-wrenching story of a mother dog’s incredible journey to save her puppies has captured the attention of many.
Despite her own injuries, this brave dog crawled 3 kilometers to guide rescuers to her ten newborn puppies.
This story demonstrates the unbreakable bond between a mother and her offspring.
Discovery of the injured dog
In the southern Spanish town of Vila, psychologist Liane Powell, 49, encountered an emaciated dog. The dog was injured and wandering through the local market.
The dog, later named Vera, was clearly in distress, with a broken front leg and signs of abandonment.
It was suspected that Vera had been left behind by hunters.
Moved by the dog’s condition, Powell decided to take her to veterinarian Ellen Sobry for immediate care.
The incredible journey of a mother dog with a broken leg and her puppies
Upon examining Vera, Sobry noticed that the dog was producing milk, indicating that she had recently given birth.
Concerned for the safety of the puppies, Sobry and Powell quickly realized that they needed to find them.
Despite her injuries, Vera seemed determined to lead them to her litter.
Sobry, 39, recounted the remarkable journey that followed.
After securing Vera with a muzzle and leash, the team followed the injured dog. She led them on a 3.2-kilometer trek through fields and mud.
Vera’s unwavering determination guided them to an abandoned car, where her puppies were hidden.
Sobry expressed her amazement at Vera’s trust and the accuracy with which she led them to her babies.
Sobry (39 years old) shared, “After discovering the injured dog with a broken leg and profuse bleeding, we muzzled him, put him on a leash, and then headed back to the market. Vera guided us for nearly 3.2 kilometers, leading us through fields and mud, until we reached the abandoned car. It knows its exact destination. I couldn’t believe my eyes when the mother dog decided to trust us and lead us to the pups.”
The heartwarming rescue of Vera’s puppies was captured on video and shared online, garnering widespread attention.
In the video, Vera is seen leading Sobry and Powell to the abandoned car. There, they discover ten puppies huddled together in the back seat.
The puppies were safely rescued.
After being rescued, Vera and her puppies were taken by Sobry to the Clinivet Turre clinic for treatment.
Vera’s broken leg was carefully treated, and she is now recovering well under the care of Sobry and Powell.
The duo is working with the Ibizan Hound Rescue organization in Murcia.
They are trying to find loving homes for Vera and her puppies.
The video of the rescue touched the hearts of many. Viewers deeply moved by Vera’s unwavering maternal instinct.
The story serves as a powerful reminder of the sacred bond between a mother and her young, a bond that transcends species.
Vera’s determination to protect her puppies despite her own suffering is remarkable. It serves as a testament to the extraordinary lengths animals will go to ensure the safety of their offspring.
Her incredible journey to save her puppies has inspired many and serves as a reminder of the selfless nature of maternal instincts.
