These six-days-old puppies had to leave their mama dog to survive

Brea and Maisie, the Japanese Akita X Rottweiler puppies, were only six days old when they arrived at the Scottish SPCA Edinburgh and Lothians centre. In need of 24/7 care, they were vulnerable due to the recent separation from their mama dog. Nursed by the dedicated staff, they since got successfully rehomed and made their new owners incredibly happy.

Had to be abandoned

Brea and Maisie were a part of a very big litter and their mother dog didn’t have enough milk to feed all the puppies. The tiny pooches were risking starvation and death and their owner decided to sign them off to the Scottish RPCA in a bid to save their lives.

The vulnerable dogs needed round-the-clock care, and Diane Aitchison of the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothian's centre stepped in to hand-rear them. She fed and toileted the tiny fur-balls every three hours, day and night.

Aitchison’s efforts paid off, and Brea and Maisie were getting stronger day by day. They were soon ready to move into the kennel block where all the staff joined in with their care.

The pups were trained to walk on leads and taught basic commands to prepare them for their forever homes.

Happy in their new homes

It didn’t take long for these handsome pups to find their special humans.

Brea’s new family feels incredibly lucky to have found her. The fussy pooch enjoys her woodland walks and playing in the park but her favourite pastime is lounging on her garden bench in the sunshine.

As soon as Maisie got in the car to leave the centre, she instantly became a part of the family. She loves meeting new people.

The Scottish SPCA team feel extremely proud of Brea and Maisie who once relied on round-the-clock care to survive but have gone on to thrive with their loving new families.

Head to the Scottish SPCA's website to learn more about the charity and support their vital animal welfare and rescue work.

Sources used:

- Scottish SPCA: 'Brea and Maisie's rehoming 'tail''

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