Even with constant efforts from animal welfare organizations, countless dogs are still abandoned and forced to survive on their own.
Some of the most devastating circumstances occur when animals are restrained, unable to move freely, and left without any way to find shelter or nourishment.
Angel, a young Siberian Husky and German Shepherd mix just a year and a half old, faced exactly that ordeal.
She was discovered tied to a tree in Iglesia Park in Aliso Viejo, California, with her seven newborn puppies clinging to her, relying entirely on her for survival.
Fortunately, help arrived before it was too late, and rescuers stepped in to save them all.
Rescuers Arrive Just In Time
After being discovered in the Aliso Viejo park, the mother dog and her litter were taken to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
It wasn’t clear how long they had been there or who had left them behind.
Although none of them were injured, the City of Mission Viejo, CA – Local Government wrote in a Facebook post that the dogs had been found without food, water, or any kind of shelter. Their survival was sheer luck, made possible by the quick response of rescuers.
The situation could have ended far worse. It was coyote mating season, and the animals were known to roam near the park. Fortunately, Angel and her pups were rescued before harm could come to them.
Staff checked for a microchip but found none. Angel showed no evidence of physical abuse, and her puppies seemed healthy and alert.
Her kind and gentle personality quickly won everyone over.
“She rolls over in submission when getting pets and will crawl up into your lap for attention,” said Kelly Tokarski, public information specialist for the City of Mission Viejo, according to the the website. “Simply put, Angel is a great dog. She just needs a wonderful home to give her the love she deserves.”
Before starting new lives, Angel and her puppies were bathed and vaccinated. The Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) covered all of their medical care and supplies.
Many compassionate people came together to give this small family a second chance.
A New Beginning For A Courageous Mother
Finding homes for the puppies happened quickly, as each was adopted soon after their story was shared. Angel, still young herself, had to wait a bit longer.
Social media once again played a key role in changing her fate.
“Just 24 hours after Angel’s story aired on KNBC Channel 4 and went viral via the City’s social media, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center experienced a surge in adoption applications for this sweet Siberian husky-German shepherd mix,” the City of Mission Viejo, CA – Local Government wrote in an updated Facebook post.
Eventually, a family from Murrieta, California, who had recently lost several of their pets, opened their home to Angel. They felt she was exactly the comforting presence they had been missing.
In the end, Angel and all seven of her puppies found loving homes. Their story shows how one compassionate act can completely transform lives.
This time, it truly ended in a happy new beginning.
