Abandoned Puppy Found in Shoebox Gets a Second Chance at Life

It’s heartbreaking to see abandoned dogs struggling to survive on the streets — even more so when it’s a helpless puppy. One tiny Chihuahua mix, left to fend for herself, found refuge in a shoebox near someone’s home. She curled up in the box each day, weak and alone, relying on scraps of food from the homeowners to stay alive.

Weeks passed before local animal rescue group Hope for Paws was contacted. When rescuers Eldad Hagar and Loreta Frankonyte arrived, they gently lifted the fragile pup and noticed something shocking — she was missing a leg. Too weak to move, she let herself be carried to their car without protest.

At the vet, the puppy — now named Princess — was diagnosed with severe anemia and covered in fleas. She was given a warm bath and immediate care, but her condition was critical. It took weeks of intensive treatment, but Princess slowly began to recover.

Thanks to the dedication of her rescuers and veterinary team, Princess is now safe, clean, and healing. Her journey isn’t over yet — she’s still waiting for a loving forever home — but her future looks far brighter than it once did.

Princess is just one of many animals abandoned and left without hope. We may never know how she ended up on the streets, but we do know this: she deserved better — and now, because of a few compassionate humans, she’s getting it.

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