Nicki and her Puppies - July, 2010

This summer, one of our shelter partners asked if we could help with a vastly pregnant, heartworm positive momma dog. Foster Tommy Goodwin stepped up to help, and 2 days after Nicki moved in with him she gave birth to seven puppies. Sadly, one passed away shortly after birth, but the other six puppies are thriving under Tommy and Nicki's care. These photos were taken when the puppies were about 15 days old. Soon they will be old enough to find their forever homes, and then Tommy will see Nicki through her heartworm treatment, caring for her until she is healthy, spayed, and ready to find a forever home of her own.