Yesterday, during a rescue mission involving other dogs, we unexpectedly came across a Labrador mother and her five tiny puppies, only three days old.

Unfortunately, one of the puppies had already passed away, leaving four little ones who had yet to open their eyes. The mother, whom we named Duoduo, was weak and exhausted, yet she showed incredible strength and tenderness towards her surviving pups.

We managed to negotiate with the owner to secure Duoduo and her puppies. Returning to Hulan today, we met them, feeling both the weight of their past hardships and the promise of a better future. Despite her weariness, Duoduo seemed to sense that her struggles were nearing an end.