They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure — and for three tiny puppies discovered in a heap of garbage in rural Missouri, nothing could be truer.
On a bitterly cold winter day, a passerby noticed a small cluster of movement among the trash — three frightened puppies shivering in the open, trying to keep each other warm. The Good Samaritan snapped a photo and shared it online, tagging local rescues and pleading for help.
When Cassady Caldwell, CEO of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, saw the heartbreaking post, she immediately said yes.
“All of these stories sadden us, but when it's dangerously cold outside and we see these little ones — just babies — out there surviving on their own, it kills us,” a Stray Rescue representative told The Dodo. “We were so thankful we could say yes and couldn’t wait to meet them.”
Once safely at the shelter, the trio — lovingly named Harmonica, Banjo, and Fiddle — were finally warm and fed. Rescuers treated their health issues and surrounded them with the comfort they’d been missing. Slowly, the puppies’ fear melted away, replaced by wagging tails and playful barks.
“They have a lot of puppyhood to catch up on,” the rescue shared on Facebook.
Soon after their rescue, Fiddle, the mostly white pup, found her forever home. Now, rescuers are determined to do the same for her siblings.
“Harmonica and Banjo are both in foster homes, loving life and ready to be adopted,” the representative said. “They’re super sweet puppies who would do well in just about any kind of home. They love other animals, adore people, and are huge cuddlers!”
After everything they’ve been through, these two little survivors are finally getting the happy ending they deserve.
If you’re interested in adopting Harmonica or Banjo, visit the Stray Rescue of St. Louis website for details. To help other animals like them, consider making a donation to Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
