Jamestown (CSi)  The staff at the James River Humane Society in Jamestown and others assisted recently, when a Lab/Husky mix dog had complications during delivery of her seven puppies at the shelter.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitschke said “Penelope, was having issues during delivery and the pups had to be taken by C-Section at a Veterinary Clinic.”   When she returned to the shelter, they needed constant care.  A number of the shelter staff, headed by the dog manager Kris, put in extra hours in bottle feeding the puppies, on a frequent basis, and help their mom in her recovery process.

Jay said after a week of intensive care, Penelope and all seven puppies survived and are now thriving.  She said the puppies have since been placed in foster care, and eventually with Penelope, will be put up for adoption.

On another topic, Jay said the shelter has 14 dogs available for adoption.

In the cat kennel there are also 14 cats up for adoption.  Jay highlighted Malcom  a 1-2 year old black cat, Dudley a 2-3 year old orange tabby, and Ducky a 1-2 year old black cat.  Jay said, don’t be hesitant about adopting a black cat based on superstition.  She says Ducky is a lovable cat will make an excellent pet.

The James River Humane Society can be visited by calling 252-0747, as the shelter is still limited the number of visitors with social distancing.

On line visit www.jamesriverhumanesociety.com

The shelter is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.