When a young woman saw a dog sitting beside a grave covered in blue roses, she got curious by the scene. She was determined to find out why the dog was not moving from the spot. When she discovered the backstory, it caught the attention of multiple news outlets and touched the hearts of people across the world. Here is the story in full.

20. A Dog Lover

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Alice Gill has loved dogs ever since she can remember. She even worked for Pup Rescue & Retreat in 2015. Once she saw the beautiful dog in the graveyard, she got curious…

19. A Loyal Companion?

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What got her attention, in particular, was the poor weather and the fact that there was no one at the graveyard other than the dog. If it were a stray dog, it wouldn’t have been that strange, but this one seemed rather peaceful and meek…

18. “Thin and barely alive”

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The white shepherd that Alice found on the graveyard was thin and barely alive. He was scraping for food around the graveyard, but not having much luck. Alice knew she had to act and save him from certain death.

17. It’s Now Or Never

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Time was not on their side. But Gill did have some food in her car. She used it to encourage the poor pup to come closer. But as she approached, it became obvious that the dog held a secret.

16. An Interesting Revelation

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As the dog approached, Gill realized it was a she, and that she recently gave birth. She was still producing milk, and the main giveaway was the large, swollen belly. But where were the pups?

15. More Problems

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On top of the starvation and lost pups, this dog was also riddled with fleas. It was obvious she was abandoned, or perhaps even wandered away from home by herself. Gill made it her personal mission to help her.

14. Nervous, Scared Of Humans

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What Gill noticed almost immediately was that the dog was nervous and afraid of her. It seemed like she was dealt with harshly by a human before she found her.

13. Finding The Pups

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Perhaps she was nervous because she was afraid for her pups. Gill noticed that the dog wouldn’t leave the grounds, and perhaps the reason was that the pups were still there.

12. Beginning The Search

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Before going on a search for the pups, Gill was adamant to help the mother with the fleas. She drove home to get medication and rid her of parasites. Luckily the dog was still there when she returned and she managed to do it. Now things started to get real…

11. Full Investigation

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She decided to check out the neighborhood and ask around about the dog. Luck was on her side when Carl answered, and was willing to share information.

10. A Dead Friend

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It was Carl who shared the heartbreaking story with Gill. The dog’s owner died about a month before, while she was still carrying the pups. Ever since his death, she’s been hanging around the grave covered. But where are the puppies then?

9. A Grieving Process

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According to Carl, the animal was caring for the pups and visiting the grave simultaneously. She simply couldn’t forget her attachment and love for her previous owner, regardless of her babies..

8. The Babies

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Gill found out that the puppies were taken care by the nephew of the deceased owner. She decided to find them and see the state that they’re in..

7. At The Nephew’s Doorstep

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After a one mile travel down the road, Gill arrived at the puppies new home. But it seemed like no one was at home.

6. Seeking Help

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In order to find the nephew, Gill returned to Carl to ask him for advice. He was sure that the nephew still lived there, and they decided to visit him once more, together. This time around, it worked, but they got pretty scared about the puppies.

5. Not Giving Up

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They rang the bell, but no one was responding. Then Carl told her to toot the horn. Now, at last, the nephew slowly appeared at the door. Upon being asked about the puppies, he told them he had no idea where they were. Alice and Carl examined his property and at first, it seemed he was telling the truth…

4. The Way Is Revealed

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On their return to Carl’s place, they saw the dog was heading somewhere. Probably he was going to see his pups, so they decided to follow him..

3. Continuing The Chase

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Alice and Carl slowly followed her as she made way to the pups. They tried to be unnoticeable until she led them straight to the pups.

2. A Final Prayer

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As Alice later revealed on Facebook, she and Carl prayed at that moment to find the pups in honor of the deceased owner, Ms. Carey. It seemed that the pursuit was soon to be over.

1. The Old Shed

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They finally arrived at an old shed. At first, it seemed nothing was happening, but very soon three perfectly healthy puppies came out to greet their Mama. Alice decided to adopt all of them and raise them properly. After what they went through, they surely deserve it.