When they first saw the picture of this dog digging a hole in front of a cemetery online, people thought that she was grieving for her deceased owner and wished to see her owner once again.

The truth, however, turned out to be quite different.The photograph was taken by Serbian photographer Vesna Mihajloski.
She visited the cemetery in order to learn why the dog had dug the hole and ended up making an incredible discovery.

It was found that the dog had never tried to unearth the grave. She dug the hole for a very other reason.
Four little puppies had just been born by her.

The mother dog wasn’t mourning the loss of a deceased owner at all; she was just a street dog looking for a place to shelter her puppies.

She was feeling lightheaded and bloated, so Vesna offered her some food and water.
Once Vesna had gained the dog’s confidence, she took the whole family home.
Finally, the mother and the puppies were safe, and they were able to escape the chilly cemetery.

After being allowed to nurse in silence, the puppies quickly grew.

Vesna’s yard ended up being the perfect place to play.

They were fed a lot and loved a lot. Vesna brought the family to the vet to get their health checked and to have them fixed.

They wouldn’t be able to have any more puppies, which would keep them from having to live on the streets.
I sincerely hope that none of the four puppies end up on the streets and instead find loving, permanent homes. What a gift that there are others who care about these stray canines and love animals!