When people decide they can no longer care for their puppies, the responsible choice is to surrender them to a shelter where they have a chance at safety and adoption.
But not everyone takes that route. With shelters often overcrowded and some individuals unwilling to wait or seek help, puppies are sometimes heartlessly abandoned. Left on their own, survival becomes nearly impossible.
This is the story of five small puppies who were deserted in the middle of nowhere, with little hope until someone happened to find them.
Discovery Near The Woods
On a sweltering day in Anson County, North Carolina, a man spotted a green box sitting at the edge of the woods.
Something about it caught his attention, so he went to investigate. To his shock, he found five tiny puppies crammed inside.
It was clear they had been abandoned. Worse still, the heat meant they wouldn’t have lasted much longer without help.
Too weak and young to escape, the pups were trapped. Thankfully, the man quickly brought over a crate, placed the puppies safely inside, and offered them food and water.
Once they regained a little strength, he began reaching out for help.
The Puppies Get A Second Chance
The man arranged for the puppies to be taken to Rescue Dogs Rock NYC’s veterinary partner in North Carolina.
Jackie O’Sullivan told The Dodo: “They were weak and dehydrated and apparently had a funny smell. One was not doing well so we feared parvo, but after some fluids, baths and good nutrition, so far all five are doing OK.”
At the clinic, the staff determined the pups were about 6 weeks old. They were given names: Sullivan, Snoopy, Sanders, Simon, and Sassafrass.
Each received complete medical care, including vaccinations, fluids, and deworming treatments. Slowly but surely, their health began to improve.
O’Sullivan added: “They are lucky they were found in time.”
After recovering, the puppies were placed in foster homes where they would wait for adoption. While it hasn’t been confirmed if every one of them has already found a forever family, it is likely that loving adopters have stepped forward.
Thanks to one man’s compassion and quick action, five little lives were saved from a tragic end and given the chance to grow up surrounded by love.