Ava, a pregnant Chow mix, was slated for euthanasia at a shelter to make more space for incoming dogs; and to make matters worse, she was pregnant.
Luckily, a kind-hearted woman named Ashlee Holland came across Ava and knew she was her only hope of surviving, so she decided to adopt her. Holland was also a mother, so she felt a connection with Ava.
Holland brought Ava to the vet for a health check and an x-ray, but it didn