10/30/2026
TWO MAMAS. THEIR PUPPIES. ONE VERY LONG JOURNEY TO SAFETY. ❤️
For months, two stray mama dogs and their puppies have been living around the dump in Grassy Narrows, Northern Ontario. Local rescue team Zhaawaynim Animoosh had been keeping a close eye on them, making repeated attempts to capture the families, but despite their best efforts, these mamas remained elusive. They came as often as possible not only to build trust, but also to ensure they also got some food.
Knowing they needed help, Pet Save Sudbury sent a team north to assist. An incredible 18 hour trek later, their efforts paid off!!! Both mamas and all of their puppies have now been successfully captured. Every single one is now safe and in care!
But let's take a moment to think about what life must have been like for these dogs.......
A dump may offer scraps of food, but it is no place for a dog to survive. These mamas have had to navigate a harsh and unforgiving environment, searching through garbage for something to eat while trying to keep their babies fed and protected. Their surroundings are not only filled with waste and potential hazards, but are also frequented by bears, creating yet another very real danger.
Imagine trying to raise a litter of puppies in those conditions. Imagine the constant hunger, exposure to the elements, fear, and uncertainty. Imagine never knowing where your next meal will come from, all while trying to protect the little lives depending on you.
This is the reality for so many stray dogs living in northern communities. They aren't choosing this life. They are simply trying to survive.
Today, two mamas no longer have to worry about finding their next meal or protecting their babies from the dangers around them. Their puppies no longer have to grow up scavenging at a dump.
Instead, they have a chance at something every dog deserves....safety, proper care, full bellies, and the opportunity to eventually know what it feels like to be loved.
A tremendous thank you to Zhaawaynim Animoosh for never giving up on these families, and to the Pet Save Sudbury team for making the long journey north and bringing them to safety.
It takes a network of people who care, who show up, and who refuse to look away.
Today, two mamas and their little ones have a very different future ahead of them. ❤️