Not all heroes wear capes — some simply stop, notice, and choose to save a life. That was the case for a group of tiny puppies — barely a few weeks old — who had made a hole by a busy road their only refuge. Vulnerable and unaware of the dangers around them, they were finally rescued by kind-hearted humans. The wholesome moment when the rescue puppies curled up in safety for the first time was captured on video and shared on Instagram by Niall Harbison.
Puppies chill in their safe crate at the shelter in viral video
Not every Saturday morning begins with a rescue mission, but for one animal rescuer, Niall Harbison, it did. Local residents had been keeping an eye on a litter of puppies living perilously close to a busy road. They provided food, water, and even umbrellas to shield the pups from the sun. However, the absence of their mother — presumably frightened away by nearby construction noise — left the puppies in a precarious situation.
Rescuing the puppies was not a straightforward task. The first pup, perhaps driven by curiosity or hunger, walked into Harbison’s hands. However, the second and third puppies were more elusive, hiding deep within the hole. After several attempts and much perseverance, Harbison managed to extract the entire litter, despite the challenges posed by the narrow, cramped space and the puppies’ defensive screams.
Now in the care of Happy Doggo, an animal rescue organization in Thailand, the puppies are enjoying the safety and comfort of their temporary shelter, as seen in the video. Harbison notes how quickly they settled into a sense of peace, “all huddled together,” exhausted from their ordeal. “Street living has been incredibly tough for them,” he shared, relieved that these puppies had been “saved just in time.” The young dogs are expected to adapt well and become sociable, affectionate companions in the days to come.
The video of their rescue quickly went viral, gaining over 97K likes and 2.4K comments. One user wrote, “I’m just sat here crying… they looked at peace laying on the grass… thank you for saving them.” Another commented, Oh Niall you are an angel sent from heaven. Thank you for everything you do and go through to save all the beautiful dogs.”
