(Warning: this post contains graphic images that may upset some readers. We promise puppies to make up for it.)

A brave and selfless mother dog in Dublin gave birth to a dozen puppies after surviving a brutal attack. Cinnamon the Greyhound sustained severe cuts and stabs by an unknown assailant and was left to die in the street.

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But the tough Irish gal held on to bring her twelve healthy pups into the world.

To match their mum’s spicy moniker, foster parent Sean Fitzpatrick named the puppies: Basil, Chilli, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Nutmeg, Paprika, Pepper, Saffron, Sage, Salt and Wasabi.

Cinnamon is making a smooth recovery! The family is up for adoption through the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals so if you’re in the area, you could give a loving home to your very own Spice Pup!