On a freezing winter day, the narrator discovered a newborn puppy lying alone on the cold ground. His umbilical cord and placenta were still attached, and there was no sign of his mother anywhere nearby. The puppy was silent and motionless, far too small to survive on his own. Without hesitation, the rescuer carried him home, knowing every minute mattered.

Keeping a tiny heart beating
The first hours were filled with urgency and care. The umbilical cord was carefully cut, and the puppy was gently bathed in warm water to stabilize his body temperature. He was dried, wrapped, and placed in a small nest beside warm water bottles. At this stage, he didn’t know how to drink milk, so feeding required patience and constant attention, day and night.

Video: From a Newborn in the Cold to a Puppy Full of Life — Chuba’s First Steps

Learning the basics of living
By the third day, a new challenge appeared. The puppy had not been able to relieve himself for two days. After researching and learning how newborn puppies need assistance, the caretaker gently helped him through manual stimulation. When it finally worked, relief filled the room. It was then that the tiny survivor was given a name—Chuba.

As days passed, Chuba began to grow stronger. He was fed puppy formula using a syringe, then a bottle, and his appetite surprised everyone. By days twelve and thirteen, he started wobbling on unsteady legs, often crawling out of his nest to search for his human. Small teeth appeared around day seventeen, and his soft fur thickened. Even more remarkably, by day nineteen, Chuba instinctively found his training pad without being taught.

A growing world and a new companion
Around day forty, the caretaker noticed that Chuba disliked being alone. To give him companionship, another young dog—a Corgi with a similar appearance—joined the family. He was named Chujiu. Soon after, the owner built a custom two-story enclosure, complete with metal framing, glass panels, artificial grass, and cozy resting areas. It became a shared space where the two puppies could grow together.

Health, care, and daily routines
As Chuba and Chujiu matured, regular vaccinations became part of their lives. There was a period when both experienced skin irritation caused by external parasites. With medicated sprays, herbal baths, and careful disinfection of their living area, the issue was brought under control. Their meals were prepared by hand—balanced dishes of beef, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and calcium supplements to support healthy growth.

Growing together, learning together
By day ninety-six, the two dogs had settled into a rhythm of trust and understanding. They learned simple commands, including waiting patiently before meals. They watched each other, learned from each other, and moved as a pair. Chuba, once a newborn left alone in the cold, had grown into a confident puppy surrounded by warmth, companionship, and care. His life was no longer about survival—but about belonging.