One day in Texas, a fragile little puppy crawled under Abigail’s car, crying out in desperation for someone to notice her.

Her tiny body was so thin and frail that she looked skeletal, a heartbreaking sign of just how weak and malnourished she was.

Kind rescuers stepped in, offering her food and water while giving her space, since she trembled in fear at every movement.

After a while, the frightened pup gathered the courage to leave her hiding spot.

Ellie’s Rescue

Once the puppy, later named Ellie, came out from beneath the car, Abigail managed to slip a leash gently around her.

Terrified and shutting down, “She just kind of went into turtle mode,” Abigail told The Dodo .

The priority was clear. Ellie needed immediate medical care. Given her condition, rescuers feared she might

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