There are countless lessons to glean from our furry companions about connections, affection, and altruism. Despite their inability to verbally express themselves, our canine friends impart significant insights.
Maggie, an Australian Shepherd mix, accomplished something remarkable for the puppies that were yapping and whimpering from their enclosure – she stealthily slipped out of her space to locate those distressed little ones and provide comfort in the best way she could.
Truthfully, I doubt that many humans would undertake what Maggie did, which is precisely why she’s an extraordinary dog with a generous heart and immense bravery.
Maternal Instincts Surface
Maggie is an adult female dog that was temporarily left at Barkers Pet Motel and Grooming until her owners returned after a few nights.
She is a wonderful canine that has never caused any significant issues, even with other dogs around. Consequently, discovering her outside of her kennel was especially unexpected.
Nonetheless, it wasn’t long before the staff realized what was happening, particularly when they observed Maggie on the security video lying near a specific kennel.
Inside, there were two nine-week-old puppies that had recently been separated from their mother, and they spent a majority of their time wailing.
Given that Maggie had a litter just prior to her adoption (also weaned from her), it’s completely understandable why she felt compelled to seek out the little ones and console them.
As Sandi Aldred, owner of the boarding kennel, informed the CBC, she had wrapped up her work earlier and went to a nearby restaurant for dinner when she decided to check her phone for updates about the kennel.
And what she saw was quite astonishing: Maggie was positioned far away from her kennel, directly in front of the area housing the puppies.
This mother dog attempted to get as close as she could to the pups to engage with them and offer affectionate licks.
“Cunning” Maggie Discovered A Path To The Puppies
Aldred was curious about how Maggie managed to escape, so she revisited the video footage from that night to the moment she was navigating her way out of her kennel.
This clever and sly dog squeezed through the gap for a built-in water bowl and promptly approached the kennel where the puppies were housed, as Aldred recounted to CBC:
“We observed her on the cameras, and she maneuvered around to locate their area. She showered them with affection, and you could see her little tail wagging. Furthermore, she would do a little bow towards them and nudge them through the chainlink gate of their enclosure.”
Aldred recognized that there was nothing they could do but allow her into the puppies’ area for her to provide them solace.
“She simply resolved that was where she was going to remain until we arrived to retrieve her:”
A Perfect Union…
Aldred returned right after dinner to check on Maggie. Unexpectedly, she encountered Maggie standing at the door, eagerly awaiting someone to let her in with the puppies.
According to Aldred’s account to CBC, Maggie was bursting with enthusiasm, guiding her directly to the puppies’ enclosure, fully aware that Aldred would ultimately allow her in.
The instant Maggie entered the nursery, it was blatantly clear that these three dogs were destined to be together.
“The puppies required her, and she required them. It was essentially perfect.”
The joyous trio remained together throughout the night, still cuddled up in the morning. However, regrettably, their fairytale romance came to a swift conclusion.
… Yet It Cannot Last Forever
The night spent with the puppies marked Maggie’s final evening at the boarding facility, as her owners came to collect her the following day.
They were overjoyed to learn about the lovely connection formed with the pups, but they could not keep her any longer, as they desired to enjoy some quality moments with their new dog as well.
Nevertheless, Aldred made sure that Maggie’s parents witnessed how wonderful she was with the little ones before their departure.
Maggie’s owners were not excessively astonished by her maternal instincts. They informed Aldred that after her litter was taken, she began nurturing another group of pups at the shelter prior to their adoption.
Thus, they were well aware of the fact that they were fortunate to have a truly exceptional dog.
As for the puppies, there is no cause for concern. Maggie entrusted them to the capable care of the boarding personnel, who also became smitten with the little ones, and they anticipate that those two adorable pups will find loving forever homes in due time.