The pup, who is now adored by his rescuers, stood by as his mother died. His new human friends tried their best to explain to him that Mama was going to a special place and that they would be reunited one day. The puppy's emotional scars would take time to heal.

The veterinarian and his team were concerned with keeping all three puppies as healthy as possible. They needed to be vaccinated as well as flea and parasite treatment. After being given a clean bill of health, all of the puppies were taken to a nearby shelter.