An expecting mama dog was found chained up in a cold, uninsulated Kelowna basement by BC SPCA officers shortly before she gave birth.

鈥淪he was exposed to freezing temperatures and had no protection from the cold except for a sprinkling of alfalfa straw and some dirty towels. She was surrounded by piles of feces and urine,鈥� said Eileen Drever, senior officer, protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA.

Despite being emaciated and kept in filthy and freezing conditions, the pooch, named Noelle, has since given birth to seven healthy puppies.

鈥淣oelle is just the best mom,鈥� said Chaelyhn Berry, manager of the BC SPCA鈥檚 Kelowna animal centre.

Martyn, Noelle鈥檚 foster dad, raved about the good girl and said that she is adjusting well to motherhood and a life of love and comfort.

鈥淪he is so happy to go up to anyone and offer a paw. She wants to cuddle, lean up against you.鈥�

Martyn said that the seven pups are 鈥渂ig, fuzzy, chubby balls of healthy puppy,鈥� who have taken over his house and make a fuss the instant they get a grumble in their tummies.

However, once Mom has fed them, they are happy to snooze and quietly play with each other and their toys.

Noelle will be spayed and once she has recovered, she will be available for adoption. The seven puppies will also be available for adoption soon. More information on adoptions and a link to

Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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