A couple of stray dogs had been running around in the greenbelt behind Greenville Avenue, and the owners of Sunshine Miniature Trees felt for them. Even though the dogs were wary of people, they would come up and eat food left out for them.
No one could catch the dogs. But after a while, it became clear that the female was pregnant, and eventually, she had puppies under the Sunshine building. Animal Allies of Texas stepped in and discovered there were eight puppies.
Volunteers lured six puppies out from under the building and took them to Metro Paws Animal Hospital.
“These poor pups were so covered with fleas that they were anemic,” volunteer Lou Ann Norman says. “Tummies bloated with intestinal parasites — they wouldn’t have lasted much longer out on their own.”
Volunteers eventually captured the other two puppies, and they used them to lure the mother dog, whom they named Annabell. Here’s a picture of her:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
Annabell tested positive for heart worms; she is being treated for that, and has been placed with a foster family. Finally, volunteers used Annabell and the puppies as bait to lure the papa dog, Jack.
Puppies after the jump.
All eight puppies have been placed with foster families, but they still need permanent homes, and so do Annabell and Jack.
This puppy’s name is Caramel:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
This puppy is in a basket. His name is Eric.
Photo by Melody Hamilton
This one is Tara:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
Here’s Frenchy and Cookie Deau:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
Mittens looks like a real character:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
I haven’t seen a picture of Jack, but I suppose he looks like this guy, Junior:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
And here’s a pretty smile. Her name is Sookie:
Photo by Melody Hamilton
To inquire of these dogs, donate to their care, volunteer or adopt, contact Lou Ann with Animal Allies of Texas, louannn75@gmail.com or 469.360.1350.
