According to ilovemydogsomuch, a pregnant mother dog was heartlessly abandoned at the Boone Area Humane Society after enduring 24 hours of labor. She underwent an emergency C-section and faced a critical situation, coding twice during the procedure. Despite the grave circumstances, she was stabilized and received a blood transfusion. The dedicated team at Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine ICU closely monitored her recovery, providing intensive care during this challenging time.

On Facebook, the Boone Area Humane Society noted, “The doctors at ISU also told us this gal is a senior dog and has had numerous litters of pups in the past.”

“She should have been enjoying her golden years, but she was bred and then abandoned when her labor became tough.”

Mama dog gave birth to 21 puppies, but despite veterinarians’ best efforts, all of them have already died.

The puppies were all undeveloped, and there was no way they could have obtained adequate nourishment while in the womb with 21 puppies.

Ruthie, the mother dog, is improving daily, eating on her own and getting up to go outdoors. She has a wonderful demeanor and has now been discharged from the hospital to be with her new foster family, where she will continue to rehabilitate.

Meanwhile, the Humane Society is doing all they can to bring charges against the individual who left Ruthie to suffer, but they say it’s an uphill struggle due to Iowa’s lax animal protection regulations.