Abandoned Mama Dog So Pregnant She Couldn’t Even Move Finally Finds Her Happiest Moment
Left behind when she needed love the most, a pregnant dog was so exhausted that she couldn’t even walk.
But kindness changed everything.
Too Pregnant To Stand
Meter Maid, a heavily pregnant dog, was found wandering helplessly in a Texas neighborhood before animal control picked her up.
Knowing she needed urgent care, they reached out to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!), a shelter with an incredible 97% save rate.
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The APA! team immediately stepped in, determined to help her despite the challenges ahead. Her belly was so large that she couldn’t even stand, let alone walk.
The shelter staff knew she needed fresh air and sunlight, so they found a creative way to make that happen.
Every day, they gently placed her in a wagon and wheeled her outside, giving her moments of peace and comfort.
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Along with physical care, they showered her with love, helping her feel safe again.
“Our teams showed her all the love as she began to warm up,” an APA! spokesperson shared with Newsweek.
As the days passed, she began to heal—just in time for the moment she had been waiting for.
A Surprising Arrival
After 16 days of nonstop care, the big day finally came.
Source: Austin Pets Alive!
The shelter staff, overjoyed, couldn’t wait to share the news with their supporters.
“☀️ This #AmplifyAustinDay, the sun is shining on the best mama dog: Meter Maid, who just gave birth to 11 puppies!” they wrote on Instagram.
Her enormous belly finally made sense—11 tiny furballs had arrived, bringing pure happiness to everyone at the shelter.
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The staff lovingly named the puppies to match their mother’s theme: Parallel Park, Speed Limit, Parking Ticket, Street Parking, Stop Sign, Sidewalk, Construction Zone, Detour, Valet, Driveway, and Crosswalk.
The APA! team expects that the puppies will be available for adoption in about a month, while Meter Maid will be ready to find her forever home shortly after.
They are hopeful that these sweet souls will find families who will love them unconditionally and never abandon them.
@austinpetsalive ☀️ This #AmplifyAustinDay, the sun is shining on the best mama dog: Meter Maid, who just gave birth to 11 puppies! She might not need much help doting on her little ones, but we do need your help to reach our $250,000 Amplify Austin goal before 6PM tomorrow! While mama dogs like Meter Maid do a lot of the work raising their pups, it still costs us about $1,000 to feed, vaccinate, and house a family of dogs for several weeks–and most families don’t include 11 puppies! Your donation goes twice as far this Amplify Day, because every single dollar is MATCHED up to $100K thanks to a generous, anonymous donor. Even a gift of $25 today goes a long way, turning into $50 to vaccinate a litter of puppies like this bunch! Link in bio. #austinpetsalive #austin #texas #austintx #ilivehereigivehere #amplifyaustin #amplifylifesaving #puppies #puppy #momdog #pregnantdog #shelterdog #dogsofinstagram #funny #cute ♬ My Girl Wukileak – wüki
