Newborn Saved by Argentine "Wonderdog"
"[La China] has touched the hearts of Argentines by saving the life of an abandoned baby, placing him safely alongside her own new puppies."
(Argentina)—Canine hero "La China" may not appreciate her newfound fame, but her story is so engaging, it practically begs sharing.
According to the BBC News report, a 14-year-old girl prematurely gave birth to a baby boy, outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina in what is known as a "shanty town." Upon delivering her child the young girl became frightened and left the baby in a field, wrapped in a rag.
Enter La China; a mommy herself, that maternal instinct—no doubt—a huge factor in her actions as she discovered the crying newborn.
The 8-year-old, medium-small dog somehow brought the infant, into the area where her litter of puppies awaited their mother. La China didn't seem to mind the fact that this little one was human. He was crying, and most likely she intended to feed the tiny boy. (Photo courtesy of Clarin)
It was then that La China's owner stepped in, and called police after finding his nursing dog's newest family member.
The baby is said to have suffered only "slight injuries" (but no bite marks) and—although said to be premature—weighed-in at 8lbs. 13oz. He is in the care of authorities, and his mother has since come forward.
La China's owner is worried that the dog's sudden media spotlight—of which she is reportedly terrified—has made her lose her appetite.
