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The Arizona Humane Society is excited to announce its first litter of puppies to arrive in the New Year. Introducing Cookie and her Sprinkles, 10 American Pit Bull Terriers born in AHS’ Mutternity Suites overnight on January 8.
The litter was born after their 2-year-old mom was rescued by our Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™ when their previous owner unfortunately could not afford to care for them any longer, surrendering them to the shelter. Upon examination in our animal trauma hospital, AHS veterinarians discovered she was quite pregnant and admitted her into our Mutternity Suites — a quiet, medically supervised area for pregnant and nursing dogs to give birth and care for their puppies before heading to a Foster Hero’s home.
The mom and pups, whose naming rights are being saved for their future Foster Hero, are just 11 of more than 2,200 moms and puppies who have been born and cared for in our Mutternity Suites since they opened at the end of 2017. The adorable family will stay in their Foster Hero’s home until they are 8 weeks old and ready for adoption.
We are currently seeking foster placement for more than 50 pets, including three mamas and their 23 puppies, like Glory and her Fames pictured above. For those interested in becoming a Foster Hero, you can do so by signing up at azhumane.org/foster.
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