James Allen, a Tennessee resident, follows the same rural route in Dickson County nearly every day on his way to work.
Familiar with every turn, he was startled one day when something unusual caught his eye, prompting him to slam on his brakes.
Beside the road stood a thin, anxious dog, standing protectively over a cardboard box marked “eggs.” James’s gut told him there was more inside that box than its label suggested.
A Heartbreaking Discovery
The dog’s sad expression spoke volumes.
She had likely been abandoned by the family she once trusted. When James looked inside the large box, he was shocked to find five tiny puppies.
“I travel this road almost every day, and the box wasn’t there yesterday,” James shared with Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. “The lid was shut tight, so the pups couldn’t get out, and the box was so fresh, there wasn’t even any waste inside.”
It was now clear to him: the skinny dog was their mother, guarding her babies and waiting for her family to return.
A representative from Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue added, “She kept looking up the road as if expecting her people to come back.”
Worried for the mom and puppies, James quickly shared pictures of the dogs online, hoping someone could help.
A Rescue Team Steps In
Fortunately, Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, based in Nashville, TN, saw the post and reached out to James, assuring him they would provide for the mother and her puppies.
Later that day, the little family was safe and warm at the rescue.
“These babies and their mom are safe with us now,” the rescue shared on Facebook. “But it’s disturbing that we live alongside people capable of such cruelty.”
They gave the family a warm bed, plenty of food, and the promise of finding loving homes.
A Call for Justice
The rescue, though accustomed to similar incidents in the area, was heartbroken.
“Unfortunately, cases like this happen far too often in Dickson County. We’re used to it, but it’s no less heartbreaking,” a representative told The Dodo.
Now, they are working not only to care for the pups but to identify the person responsible for abandoning them, urging locals to come forward with information.
Thanks to James Allen’s quick response, the mother dog and her puppies are now safe.
With Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue’s care, they’ll soon have the chance to find homes where they will be loved and cared for.
For more information about adopting the puppies, visit Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue.