Mama dog rushed to the vet carrying her last surviving pup — staff were stunned when they learned what was wrong with her baby

Earlier that day, a kind passerby had rescued one of her pups and brought it to the very same clinic for care.

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(L) A sad stray dog. (R) Two vets treating a puppy. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | (L) Osobystist, (R) FG Trade)

In a heartwarming yet astonishing moment, a stray dog showed the world the strength of a mother’s love, defying all expectations. The dog, who had already lost most of her puppies, made an incredible journey to a veterinary clinic with her last remaining pup. What happened next stunned both the staff and the public. As the dog arrived with her tiny, sickly baby, the veterinary team quickly realized the true severity of the situation.

Weak dog sleeping in the street. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | mtreasure)

According to The Sun, this unbelievable moment happened in Istanbul, Turkey, when a stray mother dog, who had already lost most of her litter, brought her last dying puppy to a veterinary clinic. Earlier that day, one of her other pups had been rescued by a kind passerby and brought to the same clinic for treatment. In an extraordinary twist, the grieving mother somehow found her way to that very clinic again, this time to save her final pup. The security footage shared by the veterinary clinic on Facebook showed the tired dog walking through the rain with her tiny baby hanging weakly from her mouth before gently placing it by the clinic door, as if asking for help.

A stray dog in a neighborhood. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Travel Wild)

As the staff rushed to the door, they saw that the puppy was cold, wet, and barely breathing. The vets initially thought the puppy was dead. It was suffering from severe hypothermia and had a dangerously low heart rate. Emir, a vet technician on duty, quickly grabbed his stethoscope and detected the faintest sign of life. "When I checked it with a needle, we noticed a very slow heartbeat. That's why I said, 'It's a hope, maybe he'll live,' and we started the fight," said Veterinarian Baturalp Dogan, according to People. The team immediately began treatment, giving an adrenaline shot and using a hair dryer to warm the little pup. Thanks to the mother and the quick actions of the staff, the pup’s life was saved just in time.

Microchip implant at vet clinic. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Fly_dragonfly) — Treatment at vet clinic. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Fly_dragonfly)

The vets soon learned that all but two of the mother’s six puppies had tragically died. The surviving two were then safe under the clinic’s care. The team simply named the devoted dog “Mom.” She refused to leave her sick pup’s side, often peeking over the table to check on it while the medics worked. Dr. Dogan explained that the mother dog didn’t have enough milk, so the clinic helped feed the puppies with extra food. Over the next few days, Mom stayed close to her little ones as the clinic staff continued to treat them.

Soon, both puppies began to recover. Heartwarming footage showed the once-lifeless pup wriggling again, its fur now dry and warm. The two siblings were later reunited, cuddling on a blanket and nursing from Mom, who looked calmer than before. “Everything is going well so far,” said Dr. Dogan. “The treatment for both the puppy and its sibling will continue for a little longer.” The clinic staff were deeply touched by the mother’s courage. “It shows the love that a mother dog has for her puppies,” Dr. Dogan said. “Her story has intrigued so many people; she’s a very intelligent and caring dog.”