A Bernese mountain dog at the Victoria Humane Society found some relief after nursing 20 puppies through an emergency situation.
The dog, known as Pretty Girl, had just given birth to nine of her own pups when a golden retriever was brought in for an emergency C-section. Unfortunately, the mother retriever did not survive, but 11 young pups did.
With no other options, Pretty Girl stepped up and took on both litters, but was quickly becoming exhausted.
After putting out a public plea for nursing moms, the Victoria Humane Society is happy to report the golden retriever pups have found foster homes further up the Island.
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Breeders in Shawnigan Lake and Mill Bay were able to take on the pups, with seven going to a golden retriever and four going to a Bernese Mountain dog.
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The pups will stay with their foster families for six to eight weeks before being put up for adoption.
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