A sick, stray mama dog and her seven newborn puppies are now safely recovering in a foster home thanks to the collaboration of the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter and Austin Pets Alive!
Genevieve, a Husky- mix, arrived at SMRAS with her newborn puppies, showing symptoms of distemper, a highly-contagious, viral and deadly disease. The family was placed in isolation and provided the necessary care from the SMRAS medical team before being transferred for specialized care at the APA! clinic.
Once in Austin, the family was further treated at the APA! clinic, and then placed in a foster home. Genevieve and her puppies have settled into the home beautifully, according to their foster parent, Pam Martin. “Genevieve is a very sweet girl and easy to handle; just a little apprehensive. She's very attentive to her puppies, and allows me to handle them without any issues. The puppies are all nursing well.”
