During his usual morning route in Ohio, a waste truck driver noticed a tossed backpack on the side of the road… but what he found inside left him stunned.

A waste truck driver in Ohio spotted a discarded backpack on his route and discovered a 10-week-old puppy inside, injured and dehydrated but still fighting to live. With his company stepping up to cover her medical care, he named her Tipper, stayed by her through leg amputation surgery, and officially welcomed her into his family as both a beloved pet and honorary team member.