As the couple walked through the California woods, slowly approaching its depths, little did they know that an adorable surprise awaited them.
As they were walking, they suddenly heard a strange noise coming from the stream, so they decided to check what it was.
Once they arrived at the stream, they were surprised to see a mother dog giving birth to cute little puppies.
A loving foster home
The hikers immediately took mother dog Ruby and her three puppies to a local shelter. Eight days later, Hopalong Animal Rescuea nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Oakland, California, took them in.
They called Thom McCallum, one of the rescue’s foster parents, and asked him to take care of mother dog Ruby and her puppies, Jax, Tito and Kirby.
As soon as McCallum came to pick them up, he noticed that Ruby was shy and very exhausted.
He welcomed them into his home in Berkeley and did his best to make sure they knew they were safe.
Seeing that her puppies could finally enjoy the warmth of a home, Ruby was relieved. She was an amazing mom and was very focused on taking care of her little babies.
McCallum couldn’t wait to start playing with the adorable puppies, but he had to wait because they were taking their well-deserved naps.
He spent a lot of time with Ruby and tried to bond with her. Ruby let him pet her and they often played games together.
Gain Ruby’s Trust
Seeing how caring McCallum was towards her and her babies, Ruby let her guard down. His adoptive father was happy that the adorable dog was starting to trust him.
“Ruby is finally sleeping on my lap and my heart is so full. The end of such a beautiful day that I didn’t expect. McCallum wrote on his Instagram.
After three weeks, Jax, Kirby and Tito no longer needed to sleep all the time and they became energetic. The playful puppies were excited to start exploring the house and playing with their stuffed toys.
They often licked their adoptive father’s face and showered him with affection.
McCallum had a wonderful time with Ruby and the puppies. When he walked them, he put them in a cart. The puppies were happiest when playing outside.
Ruby and her puppies have a happy ending
Over time, Ruby grew attached to her father and she wanted to be with him all the time. They became best friends. They formed a strong and indestructible bond. McCallum knew he couldn’t be separated from Ruby.
“She loves it here. I love being with her and I think I am the best home for her.
As soon as Ruby’s puppies reached adoption age, they found their forever homes. The pups are living their best lives in California.
McCallum’s neighbor adopted Tito, and the sweet pup spends a lot of time with his mom, Ruby.
McCallum and Ruby love each other very much. He is still in foster care with Hopalong Animal Rescue. Ruby is a very compassionate and loving puppy who helps her father with his adopted fur babies.
I’m glad to see that Ruby and all her puppies had a happy ending. Being surrounded by their caring families makes them feel safe and loved.
