PHOTOS: 25 puppies born at Homeward Trails animal shelter this week
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A whopping 25 puppies were born this week at Homeward Trails animal shelter, setting a new record for dogs born in a week at the rescue.
Despite already being overwhelmed with animals, Homeward Trails rescued three new dogs this week that ended up being pregnant and eventually went into labor.
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After being abandoned and rescued from a rural shelter, Bear gave birth in a foster home this week.
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Lorena was also malnourished and abandoned at a rural shelter before giving birth.
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Birdie gave birth at a rural shelter, losing three of her babies before her rescue.
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