SPOTTY AND SWEET

Dalmatian pups cuddle up for a nap after their mum spent 15 hours in labour

Daniel Hammond

Published: 0:24, 28 Aug 2020
Updated: 0:24, 28 Aug 2020

A DOZEN Dalmatian pups cuddle up for a nap after their mum spent 15 hours in labour.

Proud owner Bridget Heffernan, 40, had her home turn into a scene from 101 Dalmatians.

These sleepy pups nap after their mother spent 15 hours in labour — These sleepy pups nap after their mother spent 15 hours in labourCredit: Mercury Press

Vinnie the puppy almost died at birth but his owner nursed him back to health — Vinnie the puppy almost died at birth but his owner nursed him back to healthCredit: Mercury Press

The mum-of-three saved one spotty pup who was poorly by nursing him back to health with a bottle.

He put on weight and now enjoys playing with brothers and sisters in Downham Market, Norfolk.

Shift manager Bridget was waking up at 4.30am to feed the 12 pretty pups and her four adult dogs.

She said: "I’m super proud of Lucy - she’s a fantastic mum and one in a million.

Owner Bridget had to wake up at 4.30am to feed the 12 pretty pups — Owner Bridget had to wake up at 4.30am to feed the 12 pretty pupsCredit: Mercury Press

Vinnie now enjoys playing with his brothers and sisters — Vinnie now enjoys playing with his brothers and sistersCredit: Mercury Press

The pups snuggle up to their proud mum — The pups snuggle up to their proud mumCredit: Mercury Press

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“I had to find the miracle puppy a special little home so I’ve found him an experienced dalmatian owner who he’s very happy with.

“It’s very rewarding seeing all the little puppies grow up from birth and finding their forever homes.

"If we hadn’t been about for the little one he would have died - I’m extremely proud of how far he’s come.”

Owner Bridget says raising the puppies from birth has been very rewarding — Owner Bridget says raising the puppies from birth has been very rewardingCredit: Mercury Press

The litter of pups doze all together — The litter of pups doze all togetherCredit: Mercury Press

Tiny Vinnie was very poorly when he was born — Tiny Vinnie was very poorly when he was bornCredit: Mercury Press

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