Being an animal rescuer means preparing for anything. Yet even the most experienced rescuers can find themselves completely surprised during a mission.

That’s exactly what Adriana Figueroa, a Florida-based volunteer, experienced when she responded to a call about a stray dog seen wandering a local neighborhood. What began as a routine rescue quickly turned into something remarkable.

As Adriana followed the pup, she soon stood before a small crawl space under a house, and what waited inside left her speechless.

A Hidden Family

Adriana, a dedicated member of Women’s Volunteer Miami , learned about a stray nursing dog and immediately headed out to help. Once on the scene, she spent some time trying to track the dog down.

Eventually, she spotted her: a shy black mixed-breed, barely mor

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