The screech of distant tram wheels was getting louder.
A tiny figure stood frozen on the rails, eyes wide, and legs trembling. A Jack Russell puppy, no more than two or three months old, caught between fear and instinct.
The car pulled to a sudden stop. She saw someone coming. Her heart raced. She bolted a few steps, then stopped, confused and terrified. The woman knelt, speaking softly, hand extended. “It’s okay, sweet girl… you’re safe now.”
Tina didn’t trust easily. But hunger and exhaustion pushed her closer. Her nose twitched, sniffing the hand. And then she let herself be lifted.
She was shivering.
The woman searched the nearby houses. “Has anyone seen this puppy?” she asked. One man leaned over his fence. “Never seen her before,” he muttered, shaking his head.
That’s when it became clear—Tina wasn’t lost. She was left.
Back at the vet, they scanned for a chip. Nothing was found. The vet guessed her age, just a 2-3-month-old baby. She was too young to be alone in the world, yet already carrying abandonment in her eyes.
They named her Tina. They also posted her photo online, just in case someone cared.
But no one called. So, she came with them.
At the shelter, three other rescued pups named Leo, Tea, and Kokos greeted her like old friends. They sniffed her, barked in excitement, and invited her into their game. For the first time, Tina wagged her tail.
She ran. She tumbled. She chased squeaky balls across the grass. She stopped flinching at footsteps. She started dreaming curled up in a warm bed, not cold concrete.
She got dewormed, vaccinated, and bathed. Her coat shone again. Her eyes began to sparkle.
Every day, she becomes more of the dog she was always meant to be: playful, loving, and brave. Tina was left on the tram tracks, but fate had other plans. She found a second chance, a pack of friends, and a team that believes she deserves the best.
And now, Tina is ready. Ready to give someone the love she never stopped hoping for.
