Photo: James River Humane Society

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The James River Humane Society provides a foster home for abandoned dogs and cats since 1985.

Recently, the no-kill, non-profit shelter helped save a mother dog and her babies. It started when Penelope, a Lab-Husky cross, went into a hard labor. After a C-section, she gave birth to 7 puppies.

Board member Jay Nitschke says staff worked tirelessly for a few days to care for Penelope and the puppies. But because of the amount of time and care needed, they were soon unable to continue.

Nitschke says their dog manager started to reach out to other caretakers and shelters to see if anyone could help with the puppies. That’s when an opportunity presented itself.

While Penelope misses her puppies, Nitschke says the staff continues to spend time with her. She’s available for adoption through the James River Humane Society. The puppies are also adoptable once they’re ready by contacting the shelter.

The Humane Society continues to be open via appointment only to keep all animals and staff safe during the pandemic. You can call the shelter at 701-252-0747 or visit jamesriverhumanesociety.org.

Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Jay Nitschke below: