If you’ve ever had the chance to rescue an abandoned puppy, you know it’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The joy of saving a life mixes with the sadness of realizing that someone left a helpless animal behind.

That’s exactly how Madison Carlstrom, from Breckenridge, Texas, felt when she stumbled upon a mysterious wicker box near her home.

She was taking her baby daughter and her dog, Diesel, for a walk when she noticed the box dumped under a tree. At first, it didn’t seem unusual—until she saw it move. Curious, she leaned closer, and what she found melted her heart.

Four Tiny Lives Waiting For Help

Inside the wicker box were four little puppies, wagging their tails and squirming around. Madison was stunned that anyone could abandon them like this.

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