After spending hours tracking down a very pregnant dog in the Georgia woods, a rescuer rushes to save her.

When Audray Luck, founder of Luck’s Rescue, received reports about a heavily pregnant dog abandoned in a Georgia neighborhood, she didn’t hesitate—she drove straight to the area and began searching.

She soon spotted the dog, later named Ginger, but the frightened pup quickly disappeared into the woods.

Audray followed her into the dense brush, only to realize Ginger had vanished into the undergrowth. It was clear that rescuing her wouldn’t be easy—but Audray was determined to do whatever it took to get her to safety.

Eventually, she saw Ginger again and began offering food, hoping to earn her trust. But Ginger kept her distance, torn between curiosity and fear. Her eyes, filled with sorrow, watched Audray from afar. Each time the rescuer tried to get closer, Ginger would bolt, her fear still stronger than her hope.

Audray grew more anxious with every passing hour. “If I didn’t catch her, she would’ve given birth in the woods—and her puppies wouldn’t survive the cold,” she told The Dodo.

Refusing to give up, Audray patiently continued following Ginger’s trail, talking softly and offering treats. Her plan was to use food to coax Ginger out of hiding.

Her persistence began to pay off. Slowly but surely, Ginger started edging closer. Two hours later, Ginger finally emerged from the woods. Audray carefully moved in and offered food by hand. For the first time, Ginger wagged her tail and allowed herself to be touched.

As Audray gently petted her, she held her breath, fearing the moment might scare Ginger away. But instead, Ginger made a choice—she looked at Audray with soulful eyes and decided to trust her. She sensed kindness in her and allowed her to help.

Overjoyed, Audray slipped a leash around Ginger’s neck and sighed with relief.

With the help of volunteers, Ginger was brought to a foster home where she could rest and feel secure. That very night, she gave birth to ten healthy puppies.

Ginger beamed as she nursed her newborns, comforted by the warmth and safety around her. With the loving care of her foster family and her own gentle heart, her puppies began to thrive.

Now, Ginger and her pups are all ready for adoption—eager to find their forever families and begin the next beautiful chapter of their lives.