Every mother will do anything to keep her babies safe. She provides them with shelter, food, water, and above all, unconditional love.

For mama dogs, that instinct is even stronger. They guard their little ones fiercely and won’t let anyone near, especially when they are nursing.

But when a mother dog and her newborns are forced to live in unsafe, heartbreaking conditions, the situation becomes desperate. Even if you want to help, her lack of trust can make it almost impossible.

This is the story of one determined rescue mission in St. Louis that changed everything for a mama dog and her puppies.

A Rescue Mission After Two Long Weeks

Rescuers from Stray Rescue of St. Louis began receiving calls about a stray mother dog roaming the streets. Each time they arrived, she would vanish w

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