Pregnancy is one of life’s most enchanting experiences, but it can also bring its share of challenges.
Whether you’re the one expecting or someone close to you is, feelings of anxiety and nervousness are often present.
And it might be the same for animals!
Luckily for this golden retriever, she had compassionate animal lovers by her side, ensuring everything went smoothly after she was found on the street.
When Rosie the golden retriever arrived at Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, she was pregnant with a noticeable belly. The volunteers there were relieved that this sweet golden retriever mix had been rescued in time to receive the necessary care.
Katie and John Black, a couple with huge hearts for dogs, welcomed Rosie into their home before the big day.
Since beginning their dog fostering journey, the couple has cared for over 20 dogs.
This time, they were looking forward to meeting the puppies growing in Rosie’s belly.
The couple expected a large litter because of Rosie’s size. However, they were completely unprepared for what happened when Rosie went into labor. It was unlike anything they had ever witnessed!
Rosie gave birth to four beautiful, healthy puppies, but none of them resembled their mother at all.
“Not quite what we were expecting. Our foster dog and golden mix gave birth yesterday. To baby cows,” Katie shared on Reddit.
As it turned out, the golden retriever puppies weren’t as “golden” as one might expect. They actually looked more like little cows!
The puppies had white fur with black or brown spots.
Everyone who saw them thought it was the strangest thing they’d ever seen. But Rosie and John didn’t hesitate at all.
“She is one proud Mama,” Katie says.
Because the puppies resembled a small herd of cattle, Katie and John chose to give them traditional “cow names,” such as Daisy, Betsy, Clarabelle, and Moo.
And although they don’t know who the father is, Katie and John are certain he’s not a golden retriever.
Currently, Katie and John are assisting Rosie in caring for her puppies. Once the puppies are old enough, they’ll be put up for adoption along with their mom.
Meanwhile, Katie and John are enjoying spending time with all the puppies.
It’s not as surprising as you might think for a dog to have puppies that look quite different from itself. This is especially common with mixed breeds, which can lead to unique combinations and colors.
“When it comes to non-pedigree dogs, mixed breeds and deliberate crossings of two breeds or the subsequent offspring of mixed crossings—like the Labradoodle and Cockapoo—there is a lot more scope for variance, to the point that the color or other manifestations of physical appearance can be quite variable within the same litter,” writes Pets4Homes.
So, the mystery is solved!
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