When the image of this dog digging a hole in front of a tombstone first spread on the internet, people believed it was mourning its deceased owner and wanted to be reunited with them.

But the truth turned out to be completely different.

The photographer who captured the photo is Vesna Mihajloski, and she lives in Serbia. She approached the grave to see why the dog was digging a hole – and made a wonderful discovery.

It turned out that the dog was not trying to dig the grave at all. She was digging the hole for a completely different reason.

She had recently given birth to four small puppies.

The little puppy wasn’t mourning a lost owner at all; she was just a stray dog looking for shelter for her puppies. She was weak and dehydrated, so Vesna brought her some food and water.

After Vesna gained the trust of the puppy, she brought the entire family home.

Eventually, the puppies and their mother were safe and no longer had to endure freezing conditions in a cemetery.

The puppies were finally able to nurse in peace and tranquility, and they grew rapidly.

Vesna’s yard proved to be the perfect place for them to play.

The puppies received plenty of food and love.

Vesna took them to the veterinarian to ensure that the entire family is healthy and to have them spayed/neutered. This way, they wouldn’t have more puppies that could end up on the streets.

Look how much they have grown!

I truly hope that all four puppies will find loving forever homes and won’t have to live on the streets. It’s wonderful that there are animal lovers out there who care about these stray dogs!