The Dog at Dollar General

May 11, 2021

There’s something special about Mirage’s complete and utter happiness. Everyone is her new best friend, and every walk is a grand adventure. She was found people watching in the parking lot of a Dollar General in Arkansas but through her rose-colored glasses, she probably thought she was just making friends. 

At three years old, it was evident that she’d already had a litter or two. In fact, she was still producing milk when she’d been rescued despite being found alone. While it’s important not to pass judgement on how pets end up in our care, it’s believed Mirage had been bred so her puppies could be sold, then released as a stray.  

Fortunately, that’s something Mirage will never have to experience again. Now that she’s at PAWS Chicago, we’re giving her all the TLC she’s missed out on so far! The PAWS Medical Center staff assessed her mammary masses, which she’ll soon have removed. More importantly, she’ll be spayed before she’s ready for adoption to make sure she never has any other unwanted litters, reduce the risk of mammary tumors, and live a healthier life.  

But, until then, she’s spending time soaking up all the love her heart can hold in a foster home. 

Spaying and neutering your pets is so important for the health of your pet and the future of the No Kill movement. Since 1997, our spay/neuter initiatives have helped to reduce the rate of euthanasia in Chicago by more than 91%. To learn more about spay/neuter surgery and its importance, click here.