Redditor Cries Out After "Foolishly" Accepting To Take Care Of A Litter Of 9 Puppies Along With Their Mom

"Like an idiot, I offered to watch them for two weeks so he could travel"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• September 10, 2022

You’re looking forward to your first litter of puppies with your canine best buddy! What a fantastic trip you will have.

Even for seasoned dog owners, the time leading up to those puppies' arrival can be a little intimidating. It can also be very exciting to wait for the pattern of tiny paws.

One of the most gratifying experiences is breeding dogs and raising puppies. Every litter is different in some aspects.

It takes years to accumulate the experience necessary to spot warning signals of potential issues and know how to act to save the lives of puppies. When a dog gives birth to her puppies, breeders should be there, especially if it's her first litter or if she's an older female.

If necessary, you might be able to intervene quickly to lessen the likelihood that the puppies will die. Sadly, the Redditor in today’s story wasn’t aware of what was in store for her before accepting to take on a task she thought would be rosy.

She cried out to the r/dogs subreddit community to help salvage what was left of her mental state. She left a really lengthy thread on the page stating the situation she found herself in and asking questions that she would love answers to.

Here is the full thread below, so grab a bite, keep scrolling and enjoy!

How it all started...

So adorable

I offered to watch over a liter of puppies

Here, the OP lists her present situation

And it continues...

It is a challenge:

This is the part where she lists the questions that's bugging her

Thank you all so much

A little edit to add to the whole thread

Redditors trooped in to help the OP out as they offered insightful tips for her to take better care of the pups. Some also added that the OP is a good person for doing such for a friend.

Here are some of their topmost comments below...

1. This commenter is sending the much needed hug to the OP

2. They owe you a big one after this

3. Having homes to go to

4. The OP feels like a moron for thinking she could do this

5. The OP is actually concerned about liability

6. Having puppies is a lot of work

7. You are an amazing and all round great person

8. Your friend ought to pay you back

9. Hang in there but this too shall pass

10. They should all be going back soon right?

11. Why adults drink...

12. You are a better person than I am

13. Raptors with fur

14. This Redditor sends well wishes

15. Advice from someone who has dealt with a lot of puppies

16. Resolve and write a movie about it

17. Should the puppies not visit the vet?

18. The biting is insanity

19. How much longer do you have?

20. This is so much for one person to take

The OP added an update later on to tell us the situation of things and here they are below...

The first update

The second update

The OP thought it was going to be all Instagram photos and cute puppy cuddles, but reality soon set in and she regretted her actions. Well, it’s certain she’ll learn a thing or two from this experience.

What advice do you have to give this Redditor today? Share them with us in the comments section below.

Maryjane