When visitors to a cemetery in Belgrade, Serbia, noticed a concerned German Shepherd loitering near a person’s grave for days on end, they were perplexed. The worried dog had dug a hole beneath the burial and would not leave it. Locals assumed the devoted pooch was mourning her owner’s loss, but the truth was very different!

In an unexpected turn of events, the unfortunate dog was shown to be a homeless creature frantically attempting to be a good mom to her newborn puppies. The burial hole was meant to serve as a temporary den for her four puppies to keep them warm and secure in the terrible weather. Despite her best efforts, however, the helpless mom dog was having a difficult time nursing and nurturing her fuzzy brood.

Fortunately, an animal rescuer named Vesna Mihajloski stepped in to help the mom dog out of her predicament. She took the skinny and haggard puppies to the shelter after rescuing them from their “grave home.” The mom dog was relieved to have a good roof over her head and a warm bed for her kids. The lovely doggy family immediately began prospering at the shelter after receiving the required medical treatment and delicious meals!

The diligent mom dog is now calm and joyful, thanks to Vesna. The puppies quickly revealed their silly, fun-loving personalities. What began as a heartbreaking tragedy has undoubtedly resulted in a lovely little miracle staged by the mother dog’s unwavering love for her offspring!

Watch the heartbreaking journey of the loyal mom dog and her four “graveyard puppies” in the video below.