Tiny 1 Pound Puppy Abandoned in Trash—What Happened Next Will Melt Your Heart
Can you imagine a puppy so tiny he weighed no more than a loaf of bread? At just 700 grams, 5-week-old Pino was nothing but skin and bones when he was heartlessly abandoned.
A pup as sweet as Pino should have been curled up under a Christmas tree, cherished as a gift of love. Instead, he was discovered stuffed inside a rice bag and tossed out with the trash just after St. Nicholas Day. The person who left him behind vanished quickly, leaving the fragile little pup alone, terrified, and far too weak to survive on his own. (Watch Video Below)
@littlestepsmatter.bali Pino's happy ever after Just after St. Nicholas Day somebody left a gift in a rice bag, only it wasn't under the Christmas tree, it was in the trash. In this bag was Pino. He was dumped by an anonymous person who disappeared as quickly as they could, not wanting to be seen throwing away a living being like he was nothing. Thankfully the universe aligned him into our path when we heard his heartbreakingly cries. Saved and in our care, Pino was as precious and valuable as any other. With 5 weeks of age he only weighed 700 grams on his day of rescue. He was a broken hearted puppy who cried out for his mama for several days, but with lots of love, Pino understood that he was not alone any longer can't buy love, but you can rescue it His rescue story was a very heart touching one, but we knew his happy ending would come when his adopter came to visit him in our Safe House and fell in love immediately. Seeing him now to find out what family means, just fills our hearts with so much happiness. We hope sweet Pino, it is everything you ever dreamed of and more. His transformation never stops to amaze us. Pino has brought so much joy and inspiration to so many people. Drop ac if you have loved watching his journey. Be the voice for the voiceless who can't speak for themselves. Help us to save more dogs just like Pino and donate towards our good cause here in Bali via the link in our bio. #bali #dogs #dogrescue #rescuedogs #viral #animalwelfare #fyp ♬ original sound – speed up sounds💗
A Frail Pup’s Cry for Love
Thankfully, little Pino was taken in by the rescue Little Steps Matter Bali, where the team did everything possible to give him a fighting chance. His past was a mystery—the person who abandoned him disappeared without a trace—so all the rescue could do was focus on helping him heal and move forward.
When he first arrived, Pino wasn’t just weak and fragile, but was also heartbroken. For days, the tiny pup cried out for his mother, not understanding why she wasn’t there.
But with gentle care, warmth, and endless love, Pino slowly began to realize he was safe. Surrounded by people who would never let him feel lonely again, he blossomed into the sweet, affectionate puppy he was always meant to be.
A Happy Ending Made Possible by Rescue
Pino’s life may have started in despair, but his story has the happiest ending. When his future parent visited the rescue’s Safe House, it was love at first sight. From that moment on, Pino’s future was sealed as he had finally found his forever family.
Today, the once-frail little pup is thriving in his new home, showered with love, spoiled with care, and blessed with a furry sibling to play with. He will never again know the pain of hunger, fear, or loneliness.
Rescues like Little Steps Matter Bali make happy endings like Pino’s possible every single day. But they can’t do it alone—your support truly saves lives. Every donation, no matter the size, helps give helpless dogs like Pino a second chance. Click here to donate.
And it’s not just his new family who adore him. With over 43K views and nearly 12K likes, Pino’s incredible transformation has already melted thousands of hearts online.
Pet Rescue Advocate Rocky Kanaka is also one of them, as he states, “Pino’s story is the perfect reminder of why we fight for every single rescue. A tiny puppy tossed away like trash is now thriving because someone cared enough to give him a chance. That’s the power of love, and it’s why rescue work matters so much.”
