This photo of a German Shepherd curled up in a crevice in the cemetery went viral. People thought the dog was there grieving for her deceased owner. It’s a heartwarming story of love and loyalty, something that dogs are well known for. But the real story behind the photo is actually heartbreaking.
Animal lovers around the world shared this photo thinking it was an act of loyalty.
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But the true story reveals she is not there grieving for a lost loved one.
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She’s there because she’s a homeless dog looking for a safe place for her puppies.
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The mother dug a den at this graveside in Novi Beograd, Belgrade, Serbia.
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Animal rescuers soon came to get the mother and her puppies and take them to a safer place.
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She must have sensed that help has finally came, the mom comfortably ate from the rescuer’s hand.
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Dog rescuer Vesna Mihajloski brought the mom and puppies to her home.
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A smile. Dogs do know when they’re in safe and loving hands.
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Since their rescue, the mom and her puppies have been getting medical care.
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Aww, how cute!
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The puppies have grown bigger…
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And mom looks happy now that her furry family is in a safe and welcoming home.
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