Noel and Her Christmas Miracles!
Helen Woodward Animal Center is celebrating a sweet Christmas story thanks to the kind assistance of celebrity and Center friend, actress Alicia Silverstone. An orphan female terrier-blend, who had been seeking shelter at a Central California motel, had been rounded up and was listed for euthanasia. A determined northbound trip by Center staff, to rescue the canine, provided a true surprise – twelve new puppies born within minutes of the staff’s arrival. The Center named the mama dog Noel, and her puppies were given names based on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Drummer, Piper, Lord, Lady, Maid, Swan, Goose, Ring, Calling Bird, French Hen, Turtle Dove and Partridge. All are doing well and basking in the miracles of the season.

Noel and Her 12 Puppies
Update 1!
All 12 puppies are doing great and are getting bigger every day. They have been busy napping and drinking lots of milk to get big and strong!

Update 2!
The 12 pups and mom came in for their 4 week old check up! They are all doing great and growing big and strong! They got their nails clipped and vitals checked. They have been living with an amazing foster who is helping to take great care of all of them.

