Every dog has a story
Ginger
Ginger and her daughter Annie were the terrified pair hiding at the back of a crowded shelter kennel, and they were running out of time. Then came a text that changed everything: Ginger had given birth to three tiny puppies. Within a day, she and all three babies were out of the shelter and settled into a foster home, with Annie right behind them. Mama and her puppies, Gilligan, MaryAnn, and Skipper, are doing beautifully.
Their Journey So Far
Freedom Day
September 2, 2026Terrified dogs don't have much of a chance in a crowded shelter. They don't run to the front of the kennel wagging their tails and giving kisses; they hide in the back, trying to disappear, while the friendlier, more confident dogs get noticed. That was Ginger and her daughter Annie, and we knew they were running out of time. Then we got a text that changed everything: Ginger had given birth to three tiny puppies. We didn't even know she was pregnant. A shelter is no place for a terrified new mama and her newborn babies, so we immediately started making calls, coordinating with the shelter, lining up a foster, and figuring out how to make it happen. And we did. That same day, Ginger and all three of her babies walked out of the shelter, and Annie was carried out through those freedom doors right behind them. One day in, Ginger and her puppies are doing beautifully. It took a village to pull this off: shelter staff and volunteers, a foster who said yes, and supporters whose donations cover the food, supplies, and veterinary care. Follow along as this whole family begins its comeback.
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Meet the Castaways
September 7, 2026This Labor Day, we want to celebrate fair labor laws and laborers, from Ginger and her babies: a loving mama who just went through labor. And it's time to formally introduce the three tiniest members of The Comeback Pack. Mama Ginger gave us two boys and one girl, and naturally, we had to give this little crew names worthy of their adventure: MaryAnn, our one and only girl; Gilligan, the littlest boy; and Skipper, his bigger brother. We're happy to report that everyone is doing amazing. The babies are eating and growing, and Mama is eating well and taking such wonderful care of her little beans. Right now, their days consist mostly of eating, sleeping, snuggling, and being ridiculously tiny. But before we know it, those little eyes will open, those wobbly legs will get moving, and our three little beans will turn into actual puppies with personalities of their own. We have a feeling these babies are going to be something special. They have an incredibly gentle mama and have been safely and appropriately handled with love literally since the day they were born. They'll be ready for adoption in about seven weeks, but for now, we get the absolute joy of watching them grow.
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