While Chris Hughes and Mariesa Caluguire knew that their dog Storie was pregnant with six puppies, the ultrasound showed something completely different.
They finally understood why their dog had been acting strange since the day they brought her home. But was it too late?
Storie
Storie had suffered a lot in her previous home, so the couple tried their best to make her feel comfortable and safe.
Plus, they already knew how to take care of dogs, so they figured she would eventually get used to them. Little did they know what they were in for...
They Had Nine Dogs At Home
Chris and his girlfriend already had nine other dogs at home and planned to adopt a few more. While visiting a local shelter, they both fell in love with Storie and decided to bring her home.
But as soon as Storie arrived home, she began acting very strange...
They Took Her To The Vet
The couple initially thought that Storie was acting weird because she was pregnant with six pups, which she was about to give birth to any minute now.
Chris and Mariesa didn't want to take any risks, so they put her in the backseat of their car and drove to the vet to get her checked out. What they saw on the ultrasound shocked them to the core.
They Decided To Perform An Ultrasound
The vet decided to perform an ultrasound to ensure she didn't have any issues with her pregnancy. However, the staff remained optimistic, considering Storie was in great health and shape.
But they did notice that she was carrying a lot of extra weight.
She Was Carrying Twelve Puppies
The shelter staff told the couple that Storie was expecting six puppies, but the ultrasound revealed that she was carrying twelve.
Sadly, she had to deliver these pups right away, or her life would be in danger.
She Had To Give Birth The Old-Fashioned Way
Unfortunately, a c-section wasn't possible in her case, so she had to give birth the old-fashioned way.
Chris and Mariesa brought Storie home and hoped she would deliver her pups soon. But what they saw the next morning left them at a loss for words...
She Experienced Uncertainly And Stress
Chris and Mariesa had heard that dogs experience a lot of anxiety and stress while living in a shelter and sometimes may refuse to give birth.
So they tried their best to help her feel at ease and relaxed in her new home. Did it work?
They Feared She Lost Her Puppies
The couple feared that Storie's anxiety may have affected her pregnancy, and she could have lost her pups.
Little did they know, they were in for a big surprise...
She Finally Gave Birth
The next morning, Storie gave birth to her puppies! The other dogs gave her space to be alone with her pups.
So, how many puppies were there?
She Gave Birth To All Twelve Puppies
Storie realized that she was safe in her new home and finally felt ready to give birth to her puppies
As soon as Chris and Mariesa saw them, they burst into tears and gave Storie a big hug.
21 Dogs
Chris and his girlfriend were on cloud nine after realizing all of her pups were healthy, but they still had to figure out how to take care of 21 dogs.
Of course, they loved their dogs, but they weren't prepared to take care of so many of them. So what did they decide to do?
Twelve Puppies Were Too Much
Chris and Mariesa realized that twelve puppies were more than they could handle. So, they decided to find new homes for all of them.
But this wasn't the only challenge they faced.
Chris's Friend Adopted Storie
The couple realized that they couldn't take care of Storie either, so Chris's best friend Ryan adopted her.
Ryan told them that they were welcome to visit her anytime!
They Felt Bad For Giving Her Away
Chris and Mariesa didn't want to give Storie away, but they simply couldn't take care of 21 dogs.
However, they visit Storie regularly and take her on walks with them. She will always be a part of their family!