Daisy and her puppies were found in terrible condition.
Having been abandoned by their owner, the puppies had contracted parvovirus, leaving them in need of urgent veterinary care.
A long road ahead
It was a long road to recovery, but eventually the puppies were ready to travel to homes of their own, where they settled in surrounded by the love and care of new families.
For poor mother dog Daisy, it was a very different story. Her past experiences had taken their toll, leaving her absolutely terrified of her new surroundings.
Jumping the 1.5 metre garden fence, she escaped into the neighbourhood.
It took the Muddy Paws Rescue team four long days to find her, finally returning her to her new family.
A very happy ending
Daisy soon began to settle in, gradually learning about life in a home.
Some months later, the adopters decided to set up a reunion for her and her puppies.
They may not have seen each other for some time, but there's no doubt this adorable little family was happy to be together again. And deespite all they've been through, they are a beautiful testament to the wonderful nature of rescue dogs everywhere:
