Sailor Moon arrived at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter as a stray and was discovered to be pregnant upon examination. She was placed in a foster home with a dedicated foster mom, Stacy, during the remainder of her pregnancy. Stacy kept a watchful eye on Sailor Moon throughout her pregnancy, providing comfort, support, and of course affection – day and night.

On October 25th, Sailor Moon seemed especially restless, and Stacy let her outside to relieve herself. Luckily, Stacy was following close behind when the first of her puppies was born right in her backyard! Stacy and three other FCAS volunteers, Robin, Sonoko, and Jackie, lead Sailor Moon inside to continue the birthing process. The first seven puppies were delivered successfully, but Stacy and her team knew something was amiss when Sailor Moon had difficulties birthing the remaining four puppies. Thanks to Stacy’s good judgement and quick thinking, Sailor Moon was rushed to a veterinary hospital for examination.

At the veterinary hospital, doctors determined that one of the puppies was stuck in the birth canal, preventing Sailor Moon from birthing the three remaining puppies. Friends received notice that Sailor Moon required an emergency c-section, and without hesitation we funded her critical surgery. Sailor Moon, as well as two of the puppies, survived due to the emergency c-section. Sailor Moon spent the night in the hospital tending to her nine beautiful babies.