When Kelli Miller and her 15-year-old daughter visited a nearby park in South Carolina, they anticipated a delightful day of fresh air and pickleball.
However, shortly after their arrival, a distressed woman approached them with urgent news about puppies in need. She explained that she had discovered the puppies alone by the park’s brook.
The two compassionate individuals hurried to the scene to investigate. Upon their arrival, they found no sign of the mother dog, and the puppies were perilously trapped by the water with no escape route.
Rescuing the Puppies
Kelli and her daughter, Jordan, felt devastated upon witnessing the plight of the three puppies.
“They weren’t trying to drink; they were just standing there, paralyzed by fear,” Miller recounted to The Dodo.
Despite their sadness, they had no time to waste. Fortunately, Jordan quickly acted, gently retrieving the puppies one by one from the creek.
She soon realized the urgency of their quick response, especially since one puppy nearly submerged in the water.
“I don’t think he would have lasted much longer,” Miller expressed. “He was freezing and shivering.”
Fortunately, the rescue proved to be a success, with all three puppies safely removed from the water.
Safe and Sound
Kelli and Jordan couldn’t ascertain how the puppies ended up in that predicament. Regrettably, the duo remained convinced that they had been discarded, rather than simply lost from a stray mother.
This belief only fueled their determination to ensure the puppies’ well-being. As the pups were soggy and trembling, they promptly placed them in the bed of Miller’s truck for warmth and comfort.
After the puppies had some time to recover, Kelli and Jordan were thrilled to discover that all three were in good health despite their ordeal.
Hence, a vet visit wasn’t necessary. They were quickly taken in by the K9 unit, which transported them to the Florence Area Humane Society in Florence, South Carolina.
At the shelter, they were given new names: Vin, Shep, and Caspar, and their new lives could finally begin. While Kelli and Jordan were the heroes of this heartwarming story, they remained modest throughout, embodying true greatness.
“We were just thankful that we had the opportunity to help,” Miller concluded with joy.
