by Juan Guitron, Valley Animal Center Content Creator
Helping animals with medical needs can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding parts of our work. There’s something especially heartwarming about witnessing the bond between a mother and her puppies—like the bond we see with Juanita. This brave and loving mother of six has triumphed over incredible adversity and is now ready to begin her next chapter.
When Juanita and her puppies arrived at our shelter, all of them were suffering from untreated mange—a painful skin condition caused by microscopic mites. It’s heartbreaking to see how this condition can leave a dog hairless, covered in painful scabs, and in constant discomfort. But for a mother, seeing her babies suffer like this is unimaginable.
Juanita, however, has proven to be nothing short of resilient. Along with her pups, she endured not only the agony of mange but also a traumatic injury to her eye. After much care and evaluation, it was determined that her eye could not be saved and had to be removed. Though this was a difficult decision, we are relieved to say that the procedure was a success. Juanita may have lost an eye, but she has gained a life free from pain.
“Juanita has shown incredible strength through her journey,” says animal care operations supervisor, Maritza Lopez. “Despite her own suffering, she never wavered in her love and care for her puppies. Her resilience is a testament to the power of a mother’s love.”
Thanks to your unwavering support, Juanita’s recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite her own struggles, she lovingly cared for her puppies throughout her healing journey. Her puppies have found their forever homes, and now, she’s ready to start a new chapter—a life where she can finally rest and enjoy comfort.
Juanita is a calm, friendly, and gentle soul. She loves the company of both people and other dogs, and she would make a wonderful, loyal companion. This resilient girl is now ready to find a forever home, a place where she can be cherished and loved as she truly deserves. Could that be with you?
Visit our Dog Adoption Center to meet Juanita and offer her the fresh start she’s been waiting for. Let’s give this beautiful soul the happy ending she deserves!
If adoption isn’t right for you at the moment, you can still make a profound difference. Your donations help provide the medical care and attention that pets like Juanita so desperately need. To learn more about how you can help, visit us at valleyanimal.org.
Together, we can give Juanita—and many more like her—a second chance at life.
Visit our website at valleyanimal.org to donate. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these vulnerable animals.
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