When Joie-May and Michael, a young couple from Los Angeles, decided to open their hearts and home, they envisioned adopting one loving companion.
On April 5th, they welcomed Scottie, a sweet dog from a local shelter.
The rescue informed them Scottie wasn’t spayed, and a follow-up appointment was needed.
However, despite the couple’s growing concerns about Scottie’s enlarged nipples and changing behavior, the shelter kept delaying the procedure, citing a busy schedule.
After multiple vet visits where Scottie seemed perfectly fine, the couple was in for the surprise of their lives.
Just a month and 12 days after her adoption, Scottie unexpectedly went into labor right on their couch, giving birth to three tiny puppies!
It was a chaotic yet miraculous moment that quickly went viral on TikTok, captivating over 2 million viewers.
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Sadly, not all the puppies thrived. One passed away shortly after birth, and another, little Pig, has been struggling with a low weight, causing understandable worry for Joie-May and Michael.
The third puppy, Gray, is thankfully healthy and strong.
This young couple, who signed up for one dog, found themselves navigating the world of newborn puppy care overnight, a steep but loving learning curve.
Despite the initial frustration with the rescue’s lack of communication regarding medical assistance for the puppies, Joie-May and Michael are fully committed to their new furry family.
They plan to have the puppies spayed and neutered as soon as medically possible.
In a testament to their big hearts, they’ve decided to keep one of Scottie’s puppies and have already found a wonderful, loving home for another with a close family friend.
Scottie’s unexpected surprise turned their lives upside down, but ultimately, it brought them an even bigger, more adorable family.
