Andrew Krietz

WZZM

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — It seemed innocent enough, but urgent: someone called 911 early Sunday, Dec. 11, to report a dog wandering around in the snowstorm.

She appeared hurt, making the situation even more concerning given the cold and snow.

Muskegon-based Pound Buddies took the call and sent a staff member to a vacant lot in Muskegon Heights where the dog last was seen, according to a post on its Facebook page.

The employee came across the dog, now curled up in a ball and covered with snow.

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She allowed him to approach and put on a collar. When she stood up, the employee found many more animals in need -- four newborn puppies.

"It was a Christmas miracle," the staffer reportedly said.

As of Sunday morning, the mother dog was "very responsive" to staff and enjoyed the love. The puppies are no more than two days old.