Golden Retriever Adopts And Saves 3 Wild Dogs In Oklahoma City Zoo!

After being rejected by their mother, a litter of African Wild Dogs born at the Oklahoma City Zoo have found a new surrogate mother.

According to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, a golden retriever named Lilly is helping save the litter of endangered African Wild Dogs.

Zoo officials say the puppies, one male and two females, were born Friday, November 7, 2014 to Xena, an inexperienced mother.

When Xena showed lack of maternal care towards the puppies, the animal care team made the decision to remove them.

“In preparation for this birth, we have been monitoring Xena 24/7 by video. We know that she is an unproven mother and wanted to be ready to intervene if necessary,” said Laura Bottaro, animal curator. “We are hopeful that these dogs will thrive in Lilly’s care and when they reach an appropriate age for socialization we will be able to successfully reintroduce them to their pack.”

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