Kelly is a beautiful Australian Kelpie who was tied up in an old shed. When RSPCA Chief Inspector Andrea first saw her, she was shocked by the sight — and Andrea has seen a lot of animals in need. Kelly seemed to be pulling herself along on her front legs, dragging her back legs on the ground behind her.
But another shocking truth was about to come to light. Kelly and her team of animal rescuers noticed a teeny, tiny puppy curled up in the dirt behind the scared dog. "We couldn’t believe this poor dog, who couldn’t even walk, had just given birth to a puppy," Andrea said. "It was very sad.”
When Kelly finally received the medical care she needed, the team realized just how much pain the dog was in — and the terror in which she was forced to live. X-rays showed that Kelly suffered a broken pelvis and a dislocated hip, but was never treated. She’d been living in pain for weeks, and maybe even months. Veterinarian Brad Ward said, “It makes me shudder when I think about what Kelly went through. Giving birth through a fractured pelvis must have been horrendous.”
Thankfully, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. When you see Mama and pup today, you'll be touched to tears. Keep reading for the incredible story of Kelly and her miracle pup, Maggie.
While inspecting a suspicious property, the folks at RSPCA were shocked by what they saw. A gorgeous Kelpie named Kelly was tied up at the back of the shed, but she could barely move her back legs.
The team realized the truth -- that not only was Kelly in bad shape, but she had just given birth to a tiny newborn puppy.
X-rays showed that Kelly suffered a broken pelvis and a dislocated hip. She’d been living in such pain; veterinarian Brad Ward said, “Giving birth through a fractured pelvis must have been horrendous.”
It was a miracle that Kelly refused to give up on life. She pushed through so that she could give birth to her pup, Maggie.
Kelly and Maggie spent months recovering in foster care, and it didn't take long for the puppy to find her loving forever home. Just look at how beautiful she is!
After Maggie was adopted, it was time for Kelly to find her own forever home. An elderly woman named Rosemary fell in love with Kelly, and the rest is history. "Considering what she went through ... she's still a very trusting dog. Very affectionate."
