A mother’s love knows no bounds and it crosses all races, religions and species. This is the case of Bella, a two-year old shepherd/hound mix that was recently rescued in South Carolina along with her four young puppies and relocated to the Monmouth County SPCA.

Bella did what moms do for their children; she put her own pain and suffering aside when it came time to deliver her litter. She accomplished this by digging a hole under a house to create a warm, safe and protected environment to welcome her puppies into the world. If being a mom at the ripe old age of two wasn’t scary enough, Bella did all of this with a broken front leg.

It is believed that Bella’s leg, which is broken at the elbow joint, has been in that condition for several months. Whether her leg can be surgically repaired or will need to be amputated is still under medical review, however, a decision will need to be made soon so that she can be on the road to recovery. While her bones have been broken, her ability to love both her puppies and her MCSPCA Guardian Angels hasn’t wavered.

If Bella’s plight hadn’t been rough enough it was also recently determined that she was Heartworm positive. Heartworm is a blood parasite that resides in the heart valves and is transmitted by mosquitoes; however, this disease can be easily prevented by using a heartworm preventive often prescribed by your veterinarian. Currently Bella is being treated as having a severe case and will have a follow-up dose of treatment in a month, with a fairly optimistic outlook for her recovery.

Bella’s puppies have the chance to have a bright future because of their mother’s love. However, Bella’s future is additionally dependent on the generosity of strangers. Please donate to help Bella and others animals like her.