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Momma Starlight and her adorable babies - Babs, Niner, Peace, Benisa and Seven - were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter when the babies were just 6 weeks old. Although shelter staff do everything they can to keep families safe, raising puppies in a shelter is stressful for the entire family and often results in illness. Although this family was clearly very sweet, no one stepped forward to help them. As shelter numbers everywhere are at astronomical rates, Momma Starlight and her babies were at significant risk of being euthanized as owner surrenders are typically the first to cross. Days passed without interest and the family was placed on the list to be euthanized. The rescue community was doing everything they could to help, but with rescues at critical levels finding placement options was very challenging. Fortunately, an incredible rescue close to the shelter was able to secure temp fosters for the family hoping to work with other rescues to move them forward. When asked if MAGSR could be the family's rescue destination, our team sent out a plea for help. We were lucky to have fosters ready and willing to help. The uncertainty of their survival had finally ended as they made their way to the MAGSR family.

Babs and her adorable siblings have been through a lot of changes in a short period of time. However, a resilient group, these babies have maintained some very typical puppy behaviors. They are active, intelligent, and very good with other animals. With a good understanding of toys, treats, and a soft place to relax, all five babies have been lucky to have settled in experienced foster families. Babs is a big fan of toys and loves anything with the baby paper sound. She also seems thrilled to have teething bones to keep those little teeth busy. Still developing their socialization skills, Babs and her siblings will need endless opportunities to socialize with people and other animals in safe and controlled settings. Socialization is critical to their success as this will help them develop into stable adult dogs. With some food drive and a big fan of praise, Babs has already begun developing some basic commands. She knows "sit" already and is learning "down" and "come". Taking treats and food very gently, Bab's foster is hand feeding her to teach bond with the little lady as well as teach additional commands. This lovely lady is quite the student. Her housebreaking and crate training are moving along fabulously. Babs holds it through the night and sleeps well. 

Although these babies are cute as can be, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your household with endless puppy antics. With time, training, patience, and leadership we know that Babs and her siblings are destined for greatness. Babs is looking for an incredible household that will provide her with a good balance of training, playtime, and cuddles. If this adorable little love sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today!