The purpose of Goodest Pups is to provide free documentation for dog rescues, which are inevitably understaffed, overworked, and overwhelmed with providing day-to-day care of all of the dogs and puppies within the rescue, whether on-site or in foster. Please find downloadable, shareable handouts that are free for fosters, rescues, and shelters to use to […]
Rescue Resources
When to Be Concerned During Dog Labor and Delivery
While many pregnant dogs have smooth deliveries that require minimal human intervention and are done in the comfort of their home, there can be complications that necessitate greater human intervention or that require emergency services rendered by your local veterinarian. I highly recommend learning about potential complications before your pregnant dog goes into labor so […]
The Three Stages of Labor for Pregnant Dogs
In dogs, there are three distinct stages of labor that begin with minute contractions (not visible to our eyes) to visible contractions that produce a puppy to the delivery of a placenta. In dogs, the second and third stage of labor can be together, and then your whelping dog will go back into the second […]
Supplies You’ll Need to Foster a Pregnant Dog
Making the commitment to fostering a pregnant dog, and therefore, her soon-to-be-born puppies, is an incredible act of love and will be a deeply rewarding experience. This guide focuses on what supplies you’ll need to foster a pregnant dog successfully! When fostering a pregnant dog, she will need a quiet space where she can nest, […]
