Texas Woman Spots A Cardboard Box Near A Dumpster And You Won’t Believe What Was Behind
For Tina Holland, life with her three dogs is full of love, laughter, and little adventures. Every day, they bring her joy, and she cherishes every moment with them.
Tina has a routine of walking her dogs around her Texas office during breaks. It’s a chance for them to stretch their legs and for her to enjoy a little fresh air.
But on this particular day, something about her dogs’ behavior felt off. They were sniffing the ground with unusual intensity, like they had discovered something important.
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Curious, Tina let them lead the way. That’s when she saw a cardboard box, tucked near a dumpster. Once she came closer, she froze.
Inside that box was a tiny puppy, shaking and crawling on her belly.
Tina shared in an interview:
“As I followed their gaze, my heart dropped – there, trembling and crawling on her belly, was the tiniest puppy I’ve ever seen. She looked utterly terrified and desperate for help.”
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It wasn’t long before Tina realized that this helpless little baby had been abandoned. She continued:
“I noticed a box sitting next to the dumpster. Inside were a pee pad and a toy, remnants of a life that was so abruptly abandoned. It broke my heart to think that someone had left this defenseless little soul there, just 75 feet away from a busy road.”
Her heart ached at the sight. She carefully scooped the puppy up and tucked her inside her hooded sweatshirt.
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Back at her office, Tina gave the puppy some water and carefully checked her over. To her relief, there were no injuries or fleas.
Still, the tiny pup clearly needed professional care, so she reached out to Dawgs Fight Back, a Texas rescue group she trusted. They took the puppy in straight away.
At the rescue, the little one got a fresh start and a name: Peeka. Despite everything she had been through, it didn’t take long for Peeka’s sweet personality to shine.
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The rescue’s director, Alyson McDonnell, shared:
“She’s fantastic! Peeka has such a silly and sweet personality. She spends her mornings running outside with our big dogs. They chase each other or various bugs that fly by.”
After such a rough beginning, Peeka was finally thriving. She was playful, affectionate, and eager to soak up every ounce of love and attention that came her way.
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But her story isn’t quite complete yet. She still needs a forever home.
Alyson believes Peeka will be a perfect fit for an active family, especially one with kids or other pets who can match her playful spirit.
She’s friendly with everyone she meets, loves being in the spotlight, and has more than enough love to give.
What’s certain is that Peeka’s days of fear and abandonment are over. Now she’s safe, happy, and waiting for the family who will make her happily ever after a reality.
