Despite ongoing appeals from animal welfare groups, more dogs continue to be left behind to fend for themselves.

Among the most tragic cases are those where the animals are tied up, left with no chance to seek safety or food.

That was the heartbreaking situation for Angel, a one-and-a-half-year-old Siberian Husky and German Shepherd mix. She was found tethered to a tree in Iglesia Park in Aliso Viejo, California, beside her seven tiny puppies who were completely dependent on her.

Thankfully, rescuers reached them just in time.

Rescuers Arrive Just In Time

After being discovered in the Aliso Viejo park, the mother dog and her litter were taken to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center .

It wasn’t clear how long they had been there or who had left them behind.

Although none of th

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