Six tiny puppies looking for love: At just a few weeks old their eyes are only just opening, and they’re little more than the most adorable furry potatoes! These precious bundles of new life will be causing havoc, playing rough and tumble in no time.

The little ones and their loving mum, Sweetie, are in BC SPCA care right now and they need the kindness of animal-lovers.

The unexpected litter and their doting mum were brought into care when their previous guardian realised they couldn’t provide the dedicated care and attention they needed. Looking after a litter of puppies is a huge amount of work, especially when it’s unplanned. We are always grateful when people are able to recognize that they’re overwhelmed and make the right choice for their animals.

Thankfully, these vulnerable animals have a safety net, made possible by the compassion and generosity of so many caring supporters. You are such an important part of our kind community.

They haven’t been with us long, but there is already such a change in both mama and her babies. Sweetie was quite nervous at first, but as you can tell by the name staff have given her, she has quickly warmed up to her caregivers and is just… well the sweetest! She’s shaken off her fear and now wants nothing more than pets and cuddles at every opportunity.

Sweetie was on the skinny side when she arrived, but with regular nutritious meals, she’s getting stronger and producing the milk her little ones need to thrive. She is such a great mum and gives each of her puppies the attention and love they need to feel safe and secure.

There is something extra special about watching new life unfold. With their eyes now opening, Sweetie’s pups are starting to explore their world, and they’re witnessing the kindness their mama receives from her caregivers. This early trust-building will help them grow into wonderful, loving companions when they are ready to be adopted.

Considering these little ones are so young, we know they are going to need a minimum of six weeks in BC SPCA care—and caring for a litter is no small task! Keeping their space clean and cosy (puppies are messy!), ensuring they’re properly socialised to grow into confident, friendly dogs, and providing specialized food, vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, and plenty of puppy pads all take significant time and resources. Caring for a litter is really a full-time job! Young animals in care need so much to ensure they get the best start in life.

Sweetie is full of personality, and we know her babies will be too! She loves people and is showing her puppies how to do the same – an important life lesson in trust.

If you can help this young family today, please make a kind donation towards their care and the care of other vulnerable animals who need you. Your compassion will go a long way to set these puppies up for a happy and healthy life.