Driving home one afternoon, Kristin Erwin suddenly felt a strong urge to take a different route, one that led past a road she knew all too well, a spot infamous for dog dumping. Something inside told her to check it out.

Kristin, who runs Streethearts Project , a rescue organization based in Dayton, Texas, turned down the quiet, rural stretch and began scanning for any signs of life. Then, she saw it: a small puppy frantically running after a car, as if pleading for help.

When the vehicle sped off without stopping, the puppy spotted Kristin’s van instead. Her tail wagged as she ran toward it, clinging to the hope that this time someone might care.

A Little Dog Who Immediately Felt Safe

Kristin pulled over and gently called to the pup. As soon as the puppy heard her voice, she bright

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