Rescuers worked tirelessly for hours, using vegetable oil to gently remove the tar from the puppies' fur. The process was slow and difficult, especially since the tar had covered their eyes, noses, and mouths, making it hard for them to breathe or see.

Despite the grueling task, the HSI team refused to give up. Their efforts paid off. Once the puppies were cleaned and the tar removed, they began showing signs of recovery—moving around and eventually nursing from their mother again.