Imagine having a place to call home, yet never knowing the warmth of true love. Then, picture being pregnant and abandoned like trash in the remote wilderness of Little River Canyon, Alabama. No houses nearby. No help. No shelter from the cold or rain. This was Jewel’s reality. Alone and vulnerable, she braved freezing temperatures and pouring rain, giving birth to eight beautiful puppies with no one to care for her. Without shelter, she did the only thing she could: she hid her newborns under rocks and in hollow tree stumps, shielding them from predators. Every day, Jewel risked her life searching for food, doing everything in her power to keep her puppies safe and alive. One day, a kind person spotted Jewel and her litter by the roadside. He followed them into the canyon, where he found them, terrified and tucked away beneath rocks, desperately trying to remain unseen. Our rescue partner hurried to help, managing to rescue several puppies that day. Some, frightened, scattered and Jewel herself disappeared into the wild. The next day, she was seen again, bravely moving her babies to a new hiding place, always thinking of their safety. Thankfully, they were able to gather the rest of the puppies to safety, at last, all eight were secure. A humane trap was set for Jewel, and within hours, this courageous mother was finally safe, too. Now, Jewel and her puppies are in a loving foster home where she can finally rest and heal. Jewel is a Collie mix, estimated to be 2 years old, weighing about 29 pounds. Though she’s understandably shy at first, she has the gentlest heart. Once she feels safe, she’ll quietly climb into your lap and shower you with soft kisses. She’s wonderful with people, gets along well with other dogs, and has an incredibly gentle soul. After everything she’s endured, Jewel deserves a home where she’ll never have to feel fear, hunger, or loneliness again. She has survived the wild to protect her babies, now, she just needs someone to give her the loving home she truly deserves. Jewel has an estimated DOB of 1/2024 YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia test, worming & martingale collar. Adoption fees: Through 6 months of age $450; 7 months to through 5 years $400; 6 years and under 9 years $325: bonded pairs are $500; 9 years and older $250: bonded pairs are $300 This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending, meaning Pending Adoption. This dog is in foster care locally, ONLY if Maine is listed next to the dogs name; otherwise, the dog is still waiting with our partner rescue for an adoption or foster home in New England. All dogs have a current Health Certificate for transport. All imported dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to getting on transport. They've had annual heartworm tests and are on heartworm preventative.