According to ilovemydogsomuch, when a litter of 8 puppies was born to a Labrador named Daisy Duke, she noticed that one of her puppies was smaller and weaker than the rest. Instead of abandoning the runt of the litter, Daisy decided to go the extra mile to ensure her survival.
Daisy started to lavish the runt puppy, Lucy, with extra love and care. She would not leave Lucy unattended for even a second. Daisy would snuggle and feed her separately to make sure she was not overpowered by her stronger siblings.
While the other puppies were sleeping, Daisy would bring Lucy aside and kiss her, urging her to hold on. Every time Lucy cried, Daisy’s tender heart would panic with fear. She would pick the little girl with her mouth and lick and nurse her until she was okay.
Runt babies are often left to fend for themselves as their mothers focus on the healthier ones, but Lucy was lucky to receive all the special love and attention from her doting mother. We hope that Lucy grows up to be as strong and spirited as Daisy. Hats off to the spirit of this loving mama dog! Check out the video below to witness Daisy’s dedication to saving her weakest baby.