I bet the first thing you think when you see a puppy is, “Aww, what a sweet little furball.” Same here!
Sadly, not everyone shares our love for these four-legged companions. Rather than offering care and affection, some people resort to cruelty and neglect.
Because of that, many dogs live in miserable conditions, often chained outside without proper food. Even worse, some are abandoned in awful places like remote woods, landfills, or garbage bins.
Matt McEntire, a long-time volunteer based in North Texas, came across one of these tragic cases—and it was truly devastating.
Heartbreaking Find
McEntire’s long-standing commitment to rescuing dogs has earned him recognition at the Humane Society of North Texas. Years ago, he rescued two German Shepherd puppies from a trash bin in Fort Worth’s Crestwood Park.
He had no idea something eerily similar was about to happen again. While walking his dog, Dublin, on New Year’s Day, McEntire heard faint cries coming from a large garbage can.
When he looked inside, he was stunned—eight tiny puppies were curled up together, shivering and frightened.
Without wasting a moment, Matt jumped into action.
“Matt heard faint whimpers coming from a garbage can. When he looked inside, he was horrified to find eight tiny puppies – abandoned, freezing, and scared. With no food, water, or warmth, their survival was uncertain,” the Texas rescue stated in a Facebook post.
He gently picked them up and brought them into his garage, where they could rest in a warm and safe space for the night.
After enjoying a long-overdue meal, the pups finally settled in and drifted off to sleep.
The following day, the puppies were taken to the HSNT facility for further care. Thanks to Matt’s swift response, they now have a second chance at life and loving homes.
Some of the puppies are being treated for upper respiratory infections, but once they recover, they’ll all be ready for adoption.
“Thanks to his quick thinking and compassion, the puppies are now safe and receiving the medical care they need,” the rescue added.
Puppies Rescued From Trash Can Get A Fresh Start
The rescue group identified the puppies as Shepherd-Pitbull mixes, and estimated their age to be under eight weeks. Their background remains unclear, but it’s certain they were intentionally abandoned by their previous owners.
Thankfully, due to Matt’s quick thinking, the puppies no longer have to fight for survival.
Phineas, Guinness, Dublin, O’Malley, Lorcan, Finnegan, Paddy, and Keeva will soon be ready for adoption and are looking forward to finding loving homes.
When that time comes, I’m confident the perfect families will be matched with them. After what they’ve endured, they absolutely deserve to experience a home filled with love and care.