Pregnant Dog Saved 47-Minutes Before Euthanasia Finds Her Forever Home

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Pregnant Dog Saved From Euthanasia Just Minutes Before Deadline Finds Her Forever Home

Every day, countless dogs in shelters across the country never get the chance to experience life outside of a kennel. With limited space and strict policies, many are euthanized before they ever feel a gentle touch or the comfort of a loving home. For Stormi, a heavily pregnant dog in a California shelter, that heartbreaking fate was only moments away, until two women refused to let her story end in tragedy.

Stormi’s name was placed on the euthanasia list with a deadline of 2:00 p.m. Her rescuers had to reach her before then, or it would be too late. Lisa Chiarelli of Frankie, Lola and Friends, along with her friend Karla Schneider, couldn’t get the image of the scared mama-to-be out of their minds. Determined to save her, they rushed to the shelter, their hearts racing as the minutes ticked away.

“The shelter gave this sweet girl til 2:00 today to be rescued,” Karla later wrote on Instagram. “We couldn’t get her out of our heads… We couldn’t let this be the end for her and her babies.”

With only forty-seven minutes to spare, Lisa and Karla arrived at the shelter. When they opened Stormi’s kennel, the frightened yet hopeful dog wagged her tail gently, as if she somehow understood she had been given another chance at life.

The moment she climbed into their car, Stormi’s entire demeanor changed. Even though she was uncomfortable from her pregnancy, her eyes softened, and her body relaxed. For the first time in a long while, she seemed to sense she was safe.

At her foster home with Karla, Stormi was provided with a quiet space to rest and prepare for motherhood. Though cautious at first, she quickly settled in. Her foster siblings sniffed curiously, and within days, Stormi’s gentle personality began to shine.

Not long after, she gave birth to eight healthy puppies. Despite her difficult past, Stormi embraced her role as a mother with incredible devotion. Her rescuers marveled at her patience and care, watching her feed, protect, and nurture her little ones. Even as she recovered, she made sure her babies had everything they needed.

Her foster pack also played an important role in her recovery. Stormi formed an especially close friendship with Anna, a blind pit bull. The two became inseparable, playing and napping side by side, a friendship that helped Stormi rediscover joy and trust.

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As the weeks passed, Stormi’s puppies grew strong and playful. She joined in their games, tail wagging, her spirit brighter than ever. And then, another miracle arrived: a family with two young children reached out, eager to adopt her. The connection was instant. Stormi’s gentle nature fit perfectly with the children, and her new family knew she belonged with them.

Her puppies also found loving homes, ensuring every life saved that day was given a fresh start.

Stormi’s journey from the edge of tragedy to the warmth of a forever home is a reminder of what love and timing can do. She was minutes away from losing everything, but compassion and courage saved her. Today, she is not just surviving — she is thriving, surrounded by love, laughter, and the security she always deserved.

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