A litter of six new-born German shepherd puppies were found buried alive by police.

The Spanish Civil Guard discovered the dogs at a farm in the Bajo Aragon region of northeast Spain following a tip-off from a member of the public.

The tiny animals were said to be days away from death when they were rescued in 9 August, according to the newspaper El Comercio.

Two adult German shepherds were also found nearby, including a female who showed signs of having recently given birth.

Officers reunited the puppies with their mother so they could breastfeed.

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