Last month in Troy, Alabama, a woman encountered an unexpected scene while taking out her trash. Hearing unusual squealing noises from a large dumpster, she enlisted the help of an apartment manager to investigate. Together, they discovered a sealed cardboard box, which they promptly opened to reveal the source of the noise: five tiny puppies, just three weeks old, huddled inside.
Shocked and distressed, the woman immediately contacted the Troy Animal Rescue Project for assistance. “We honestly couldn’t believe it,” said Tiffany Howington, the director of the rescue project. “Seeing the puppies really tore us up.”
The puppies were suffering from the intense heat inside the dumpster, so the rescuers quickly brought them indoors. Once safe, the puppies eagerly drank formula from bottles, clearly relieved to receive nourishment.
Despite the initial dire circumstances, the puppies have shown remarkable resilience in the weeks since their rescue. “All five puppies are recovering amazingly well,” the Troy Animal Rescue Project shared on Facebook. “They are eating like champs and gaining weight. Our vet is confident they will make full recoveries and grow into beautiful, healthy dogs.”
Howington expressed her gratitude to everyone who has donated to support the care of these abandoned puppies. She is optimistic about their future, saying, “They will have a wonderful future with great, loving homes.”