By daily 
A local resident discovered a small blonde dog curled up in a stranger’s yard, protecting a secret litter of newborn puppies. The rescuers, led by Sarah, rushed to the scene and found the mama dog, now named Bella, nestled with her babies. As they approached, Bella bolted in fear but stayed nearby, torn between her instinct to protect her pups and her fear of the unknown.
The team carefully gathered the puppies and set up a plan to trap Bella. Using food as bait, they managed to safely capture her, reuniting her with her pups. Once together, Bella’s anxiety eased, and she snuggled close to her little ones.
Sarah transported Bella and her six puppies to the Riverside Animal Clinic, where they were cleared for foster care. At their new temporary home, Bella quickly adjusted, understanding she was now safe. She embraced her role as a nurturing mother, confident that she and her puppies were finally out of harm’s way.
Now, a few days into their rescue, Bella and her pups are thriving. While it will take time for them to find permanent homes, Bella has transformed from a frightened stray into a loving, protective mother, and Sarah couldn’t be happier for the little family.
