It was an unusual day for the vet conducting an ultrasound on this female dog that visited her clinic. She moved the wand around gently trying to make out what she was seeing on the screen, but couldn’t make a definitive conclusion. She was also confused about the results. She repeated the procedure several times to make sure she wasn’t just imagining things, but there it was, and what she was viewing on the screen did not change at all. In her many years of practice as a veterinarian, this was her first time experiencing anything like this.
It was a curious thing on the screen and she wanted to explore more. But something also tells her that time is crucial and that she must act fast to ensure the dog was safe.
When Marisa and Chris finally decided they would adopt a pet, they decided that having a dog would be best. They went to several dog shelters in the area in the hope of finding that one canine that would capture their hearts. The agreement was that they would choose just one dog this time because they already have several rescues at home. However, choosing among the many pets that needed their love and attention proved to be difficult. When they chanced upon this mother in one part of the kennel, all with her innocent look and almost pleading eyes, they fell in love immediately.
It was fate that led the couple to this particular dog who, upon seeing them, immediately approached and started to lick their hands. She was pregnant, and Marisa could see that it was this pet that needed the most careful among the others. Because she had unborn pups in her belly, it was only right that she’d give birth in a loving place where she and her babies would be properly cared for. Right then and there, they decided that this Brown, pregnant pit Bull was the one. But the story doesn’t end there just yet, as what they found out later made them rethink their decision to adopt.
Titles are known to be fierce and tough, but the story of this pregnant canine was far from this idea of strength. The story, what Marisa named her had a sad past. She was bred by somebody who had a backyard dog business, but when the owners found that it was expensive to take care of pets, they left the animals at the nearest shelter instead. The story needed more love than ever, especially with her condition. There was no way that Chris and Marisa would leave her at the shelter like that and vowed to make things right for the new family member.
It was hard enough that she was carrying pups in her belly, and a shelter was not the right place for her to give birth much more raise her baby. However, that was not the only problem with Story. As it turns out, her condition was much more complicated. Chris and Marisa weren’t just pet lovers, they were huge pit Bull fans. Rescuing dogs from shelters was not new to the couple, but it is often the pit Bull that catches their affections.
They have a whopping ten dogs at home. When you have multiple dogs like this couple, one of the first orders of business is their sleeping conditions. For a household with ten or so canines, you would need to have plenty of beds to ensure every single one of them is comfortable. In the case of Chris and Marisa, they got what they called a mega bad to accommodate everyone. According to Chris, their dogs preferred to sleep on the bed since they were always being pushed out to the couch.
They finally decided to build a dedicated bed that’s 7ft wide and 14ft long for all their pets to share. The couple wanted to sleep in their bed too and found that this idea solved many problems when it comes to bedtime. As their pet family grew, the couple realized there was so much more they can do for rescued dogs when they found out what story had been suffering through. Even with plenty of pet experience on their belts, her case was something they haven’t encountered before. Nothing could have prepared them for the ordeal that their new family member would be going through.
The couple no doubt shared an intense love for animals. In one interview with the local press, Marisa admitted that some of her relationships in the past did not work out and that she chose to leave because her partners then were not as loving to pets as she was. Most of them did not understand why she was so passionate about dogs, and some of them even objected whenever she brought home new rescues.
When she met Chris, a fellow dog lover who was just as obsessed as she was with pets, she knew in her heart that she had found the right man. Together, their affection for each and their animals grew and so did the number of dogs in their shared home. A lot of rescue centers and animal shelters deal with problems that go beyond their resources. This is the reason they cannot possibly care for all the animals they want to rescue, no matter how much the staff might want to. When Chris and Marisa went to Pebbles and Moore Animal Rescue, they noticed there was one particular breed of dogs that were present in overwhelming numbers pit Bulls.
They had a hard time believing that these friendly dogs did not have a loving home to call their own. The lovebirds did not know it then, but one of these creatures would change their lives. Pit Bulls have received a terrible reputation, although this is nothing more than one big misunderstanding. You see, the features of this dog breed would be a large head and a muscular physique, although this is not indicative of the risk they pose. Even though this is the case, a lot of states have deemed it illegal to have a pit Bull as a pet.
That is the reason animal shelters take care of so many pit Bulls. Chris and Marisa were both aware that this is the case, which is why they took in as many pit Bulls as their resources allowed. They never witnessed any violence from their pets whatsoever. This only made them want to help the lovely dogs, although they did not have a clue what fate was planning for them. Even though pit Bulls are thought to be the most dangerous breed of dog out there, no research has come up with findings to support this claim.
The truth is that they can be loving and loyal like any other dog breed. Of course, they might behave badly when mistreated. However, this does not mean they are predisposed to act like terrible creatures. These dogs are amazing creatures when you give them a chance. At the shelter, one special pit Bull was going to prove everyone wrong.
The staff at the center informed Marisa and Chris that it was high time for Story to deliver the puppies. She should have given birth by then. They did not know why it has not yet happened, especially since the pooch looked ready to pop. What a precarious situation. What could be going on?
This animal-loving couple knew right away that this meant trouble for the poor pit Bull. She needed help as soon as possible. They had to decide on the spot since it could make the difference between life and death for the dog and her unborn puppies. Time was of the essence in this case. The story needed to be taken care of right that instant, but the couple had to think it over some more.
When they were talking to each other, Story rested her beautiful face on her prospective human’s knee and pleaded with her eyes. Marisa came to a decision then. She knew she would be bringing Story home. But was this the right choice? After all, this meant that the big family would get one more member, if not more.
This was going to be a big challenge. That much was for sure. However, they would soon learn that things were more complex than they seemed. Even though they were aware that keeping Story would mean taking care of an additional ten dogs, they did not want the pregnant dog Mama to be at the shelter for longer than she needs to be. Marisa wanted to help Story and give her a safe place to deliver the pups.
The couple started to talk about it and weighed the pros and cons of bringing home Story. Without a doubt, it was not a practical idea. However, Chris suggested something that made perfect sense for the situation at hand. It sure seemed like their best bet both for their family and for the story and the pups. He suggested that they would foster the story and her puppies.
However, this was going to be temporary as the animal rescue team would then look for their forever homes. This was a good idea since they could not afford to keep more pets with their eight other dogs. The suggestion was a brilliant one, but the problems did not end there. They still had to find out what was wrong with the pregnancy. What was the reason?
Starring had not yet given birth. Though she was close to bursting, this was the next thing they had to tackle. They needed to give the pregnancy the attention it deserved. This was the first time they’ve ever encountered anything like this. There must be some reason story was unable or unwilling to give birth to the babies.
Chris and Marisa had been worrying about it, so they decided to go to the internet and look for a way to address the issue. Did they find anything of relevance over there? Unfortunately, they did not find a lot of reassuring things online. They came out even more worried about the situation. Well, this is normally what happens when you look for answers online.
Chris and Marisa felt even more anxious about the whole thing. Humans tend to underestimate just how intelligent most animals are. When Marisa and Chris started to look for answers, they found out why a dog might resist the delivery of her puppies. They even found a source that seemed to perfectly describe what was happening. What did they learn?
Research showed that animals often experience a lot of stress and even trauma when they live in rescue shelters. Of course, pregnant dogs are more vulnerable to this. While shelters have the intention of helping animals in need, they get crowded quickly. A crowded place is not the best environment for a pregnant dog. A loving home such as Chris and Maurice can make a big, big difference.
Chris and Marisa started to read up about the matter some more and realized things could escalate further. There was a possibility that story would lose her puppies. Not only that but she might.