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1-Week Old Puppies Go to a Foster Home

This week, a 4-year-old dog was brought to a local emergency veterinary clinic with her 3 one-week-old puppies. She had no microchip or collar and was found as a stray, so she and her puppies were transported to Charleston Animal Society. Our staff affectionately named her Milky Way. She was underweight and timid, but clearly a dedicated mother dog, hesitant to go anywhere without her puppies in her sight. 

Care for Milky Way

Our expert veterinary team examined her and found that she had mastitis, an infection of her breast tissue, which meant she couldn’t safely nurse her young puppies. She also tested positive for heartworm and whipworm infections, impacting her heart, lungs and intestinal tract. This sweet mother dog was in pain and needed proper treatment fast. She is now receiving antibiotics, pain medication and will be spayed and receive all her vaccinations. Now that she is settling in and receiving lots of love and attention, she is opening up to our animal care staff. 

Puppy Love in Foster Care

To give Milky Way the space to recuperate and heal and to ensure her puppies received the care they needed, all three puppies were sent to a local foster home. In their foster home, these three puppies, now named Panda, Grizzly, and Polar, are receiving round-the-clock bottle feedings. Their foster mom is eagerly waiting for their eyes to start opening. They are in wonderful hands with a dedicated family and will continue to receive regular check-ups from our staff.  

How Can You Help?

Currently, we have over 800 animals in our system of care and almost 400 in foster homes. Our foster community gives vulnerable animals their best chance at a life filled with compassion and love. If you are able to foster, please stop by the shelter, or visit https://charlestonanimalsociety.org/foster/ for more information.

If you cannot foster, but would like to help, please consider donating or purchasing items on our Amazon Foster Wish List. All purchased items will be delivered right to the shelter.

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