The number of dogs abandoned each year is overwhelming.

Many are left behind in isolated places with no food or water, forced to survive conditions no animal should endure. These choices often stem from a lack of care for animals that offer nothing but trust and loyalty.

This is the story of a puppy named Priority, who survived abandonment in South Dakota and later won hearts online with his expressive ears.

A Mail Carrier Steps In

A normal workday took a surprising turn for a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in South Dakota. While driving along a gravel road, she spotted a tiny black and white puppy lying motionless in the heat.

She immediately left her vehicle and gathered him into her arms. He was only a few weeks old and extremely underweight.

Wanting to protect him during her

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