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Woman Sets Up Camera for Night Trash Mystery—Unprepared for What It Shows

Woman Sets Up Camera for Night Trash Mystery—Unprepared for What It Shows

Summary

A woman named Kristin Erwin discovered a puppy digging through her trash at night and caught the incident on camera. She set up a humane trap to catch the puppy, named Jet, and began fostering him until she could find him a permanent home. Erwin is involved with the Streethearts Project, which helps stray dogs get adopted.

Key Facts

  • Kristin Erwin found a puppy eating from her trash and set up a camera to identify the culprit.
  • The puppy, named Jet, appeared at night and was covered in ticks and fleas.
  • Erwin set up a humane trap to catch Jet and brought him inside for care.
  • Jet was treated for parasites, vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered.
  • Erwin is part of the Streethearts Project, which fosters and rehabilitates stray dogs.
  • Jet is now available for adoption through the rescue agency Gals Best Pal.
  • TikTok users were moved by the story, with the video receiving over 500,000 likes.
  • In 2024, approximately 5.8 million dogs and cats entered shelters or rescues across the U.S., with 60% arriving as strays.

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