“It broke my heart …”
Abandoned Puppy Found Near Dumpster Gets a Second Chance — Meet Peeka, the Sweet Survivor
On what seemed like a normal lunch break, Texas resident Tina Holland set out with her three dogs for a quick walk around her office complex. But that midday stroll quickly turned into a life-changing moment for one tiny soul.
“As I followed my dogs’ gaze, my heart sank,” Holland told The Dodo. “Trembling and crawling on her belly was the smallest puppy I’d ever seen. She looked absolutely terrified.”
Just a few feet away, Holland noticed a box near a dumpster — inside were a pee pad and a toy, heartbreaking evidence that the little pup had been intentionally abandoned.
“It broke my heart,” Holland said. “She was just 75 feet away from a busy road. Anything could’ve happened to her.”
Without hesitation, Holland scooped the fragile pup into her hoodie, holding her close for warmth and comfort. The dog, visibly shaking, nestled into her rescuer’s arms — finally safe.
A Rescue Story with a Hopeful Twist
Back at the office, Holland gave the pup water and checked for injuries. Miraculously, the little girl was in good health — but she needed more than just basic care. Holland reached out to Dawgs Fight Back, a local rescue organization known for helping abandoned and at-risk dogs in Texas.
Soon, the pup had a soft bed, loving humans, playful companions, and a brand-new name: Peeka.
“She’s fantastic!” said Alyson McDonnell, director of Dawgs Fight Back. “Peeka has such a sweet, silly personality. She spends her mornings running outside with the big dogs, chasing bugs or just playing her heart out.”
Peeka’s Future Is Bright — She’s Ready for Adoption
Peeka is thriving in her foster environment, but rescuers know she’s ready to find a forever home. McDonnell believes Peeka would do best with an active family, especially one with kids or another dog to play with.
“She’s incredibly friendly and loves being the center of attention,” McDonnell shared.
With her playful spirit, resilience, and heart-melting charm, Peeka is the perfect addition to the right family. This once-abandoned puppy is now just waiting for someone to see what a special companion she truly is.