When Donna Lochmann, chief life-saving officer of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Missouri, and her partner Randy received word about a dog family in trouble, they didn’t hesitate. They rushed straight to the location, ready to help.

But the moment they arrived, they were met by a fiercely protective mother dog. She barked nonstop, warning the strangers to stay away from her babies. Despite her protests, the team was determined to bring the family to safety.

Earning Mama’s Trust

To ease the tension, the rescuers first tried offering the mama dog some food. The distraction allowed them to inch closer to her pups, but it did little to gain her confidence. She remained on edge, barking loudly.

They quickly came up with another plan. Randy would continue feeding and speaking softly to the mama

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