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Starving Pup Family Sleeping On Rain-Soaked Blanket Wake Up To A Second Chance

Jennifer McKee, a dedicated dog rescuer in San Antonio, is always on the lookout for pups in need. When she came across a Facebook post about a mom dog and her two puppies abandoned in a park, she didn’t hesitate for a second—she immediately drove over to offer them help.

A Family in Need of Rescue

When McKee arrived, she found the little family huddled together on a rain-soaked blanket. She approached slowly, careful not to frighten them, but to her surprise, they were more than ready to be saved.

“They were sleeping, so I was quiet and slow,” McKee shared. “I didn’t speak, just offered the mama some turkey. She took it and was starving, licking the bowl like crazy.”

@pupcupcrew

Rescue pups in the car going home last night. So thirsty! The mama proceeded to throw up in my car twice shortly after this video was made. She hasnt vomited since❤️. #rescue #pitbullsoftiktok #puppiesoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #puppies #spayandneuter #sanantonio #dogstory

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A New Beginning

McKee quickly loaded the mom and her puppies into her car, not knowing how long they’d been out there, but clearly understanding they hadn’t known love or care for a long time.

@pupcupcrew

Pups update. They are safe and warm. Should I wait to give them baths? They smell horrible I was hoping to bathe them tomorrow. Mama has a cough and shes emaciated. #rescue #pitbull #pitbullsoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #puppiesoftiktok #bedtime #abandoned

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“The mama was skin and bones, her skin and fur a mess,” McKee recalled. “The puppies looked good considering how they were found.”

McKee had the trio checked by a vet and is now fostering them until they’re ready for adoption. Although they may have never experienced love before, their foster family is making sure they will never know anything but joy from now on.

@pupcupcrew

Just another beautiful day with the pups! They love the backyard and patio. Mama likes to sit on the patio and watch her pride. Its warm in San Antonio! 81 degrees today. #perfectday #bluesky #blueeyes #rescuedog #pittielove

♬ I’m Alive – Céline Dion

With the help of TikTok followers, the mom dog has been named Nova, and her puppies are Peaches and Tank. The trio has since been on shopping trips, treated to pup cups, and even had the chance to meet Santa. They are now being spoiled as they deserve.

“Mama sat so nice with Santa, and we have beautiful photos to share with their future forever families,” McKee wrote on TikTok.

@pupcupcrew

The pups met Santa today @Down on Grayson with @SNIPSA! Beautiful fundraising event. Santa loves puppies! Mama sat so nice with santa and we have beautiful photos to show their future forever families! We had so much fun. #santa #christmas #puppies #pitbullsoftiktok #wish #santapaws #sanantonio

♬ Underneath the Tree (Christmas Songs – One day, everything changed. You’re all I need) – Kelly Clarkson

McKee can’t wait to find them loving homes where they’ll continue to be cherished and spoiled just as they have been in their foster home.