This is a stray mama dog that appeared under our shed a few weeks ago to have her puppies.

Poor Mama was near starved to death, we just about could see every bone in her body. We of course started feeding her and she has finally put on a little weight... All but one of the puppies are also doing nicely...getting chubby and playful. One is so small compared to the others, she looks like a kitten. I've been bottle feeding her for the couple of weeks, as I realized that Mama only has two nipples working and the little one just wasn't able to push the big pups out of the way to have her turn.

Want a puppy? How about a very sweet and loving, but old and homely red nosed mixed pit bull mama? I'll get her fixed!

I can not keep her or the pups.....so next I've got to figure out some placement for all of them.

Honestly, I'm such a sucker for critters...especially those in such dire need. Any ideas would be appreciate. I've tried the ASPCA, the Humane Society and a number of no kill shelters in the area and none will take her. It seems that they are all overloaded with animals. Another crisis brewing due to the economy.