Pregnant Texas Dog Had Only Days Left At The Shelter, But No One Knew About Her Unusual Gift
Saved just days before her time was up, a pregnant pit bull named Ginger found a permanent home in Texas and a beautiful new calling as a surrogate mother to orphaned kittens.
A Race Against Time
Ginger, a pregnant pit bull, was rapidly running out of time.
With only two or three days left before she was scheduled to be euthanized, her future looked incredibly bleak.
She was terrified, waiting for a miracle as her due date approached.
That’s when Susan Hicks decided to step in and change the scared dog’s fate.
A Safe Place to Land
Susan agreed to take the expectant mother into her home.
Shortly after arriving in a safe environment, Ginger gave birth to nine living puppies.
For the first time, the gentle dog had a quiet, secure space to care for her babies.
Susan diligently helped find loving homes for all nine of the growing pups.
A Foster Fail
When it was finally time to find Ginger a family of her own, Susan hesitated.
She realized she simply couldn’t give the sweet, kind, and gentle dog away.
At the time, Susan had other cats in the house, and she noticed something remarkable.
The cats naturally gravitated toward the pit bull, and Ginger clearly loved their company.
The Perfect Partner
Susan knew she wanted to continue rescuing and fostering animals in need.
She quickly realized that Ginger would be the perfect permanent addition to her household.
The dog’s calm demeanor made her an ideal companion for the vulnerable animals Susan brought home.
Soon, Ginger took on a surprising new role with the incoming rescues.
A Surrogate Mother
Whenever Susan brings home orphaned kittens, Ginger steps right in to help.
Even though she has no milk, she patiently allows the tiny kittens to nurse on her for comfort.
The attentive dog knows exactly when the babies need to be cleaned and gently bathes them.
She even stands by and watches closely whenever Susan feeds the little ones.
Winning Over the Skeptics
Not every new arrival is immediately thrilled about having a large dog as a surrogate mom.
Some of the older kittens are initially resistant to the idea of Ginger’s motherly affections.
However, the sweet pit bull always manages to break down their walls eventually.
Susan notes that no kitten has ever arrived skeptical and left feeling the same way.
The Healing Power of Presence
Many of the kittens arrive sick, cold, and desperately missing their own mothers.
Ginger’s simple, quiet presence provides immense healing for the frightened babies.
Her calm, maternal energy gives them the warmth and security they need to thrive.
Growing up with Ginger also perfectly prepares the kittens for adoption into families with other dogs.
A Little Bit of Magic
With a background in science and medicine, Susan often takes in animals requiring specialized medical care.
Sometimes, kittens arrive failing to thrive, with no obvious physical illness that Susan can pinpoint.
Yet, when she places these struggling kittens with Ginger, they invariably turn a corner.
Susan calls it the “Ginger magic” that helps these fragile babies heal and grow.
Changing Lives Together
Today, Ginger proudly serves as the mascot for Today Tomorrow Forever Animal Rescue.
Having this incredible dog by her side has literally changed the course of Susan’s life, inspiring her to make career choices that allow her to foster more often.
Through her gentle nature, Ginger is showing the world just how loving and kind pit bulls truly are.
From a dog on the brink of euthanasia to a life-saving surrogate mother, Ginger’s journey is a beautiful testament to the power of second chances.
