Shelter Dog Left on Euthanasia List, Then Rescuers Discover Her Secret
Summary
A dog named Peaches was rescued from being put to sleep at a shelter in the UK. The rescuers discovered that she was pregnant, and she has since given birth to seven puppies. Peaches is now being cared for by the rescuer who found her.Key Facts
- Peaches, a Jack Russell, was found as a stray and was underweight, which is why her pregnancy was not initially detected.
- She gave birth to eight puppies, but one was stillborn.
- The rescuers suspect Peaches came from a "backyard breeder" because she had many litters before and was likely abandoned due to an unwanted pregnancy.
- The UK has nearly 2,900 licensed dog breeders, but many dogs come from unlicensed sources.
- About 10,000 puppy mills operate in the United States, producing around 2.6 million puppies each year.
- Peaches is currently being fostered and is receiving extra food to regain her health.
- The rescuer, Jordan Connor, frequently saves dogs from local pounds to prevent them from being euthanized.
- Connor advises pet owners to neuter their pets to prevent unwanted litters.
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