Abandoned Puppy Saved From Pile Of Rubbish By ‘Very Clever’ Terrier

An abandoned puppy was saved from certain death in a pile of rubbish in a deserted area - when a ‘very clever’ terrier ran to the rubbish pile and refused to leave it.

The dog’s owner took the animal to the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - who said it was a ‘miracle’ the animal survived.

The week-old puppy - now named Autumn - will now go to a foster home.

The Dublin SPCA said, ‘We have no idea why this little pup was abandoned in the way she was but we know it is a miracle she is alive as the place she was left is an empty almost derelict site well away from the public where rubbish is dumped in a corner.

‘Autumn is only seven to ten days old and would not have lasted probably even 24 hours if she had not been spotted by a very clever terrier called Poppy who when out for a walk with her owner ran over to the rubbish pile and refused to return when called.

‘Poppy’s owner had to walk over to see what poppy was sniffing when she discovered little Autumn just lying there in the rubbish.’