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Puppy rescued by good Samaritan near highway in Boston finds forever home

Good Samaritan rescues puppy wandering near highway in Boston
Good Samaritan rescues puppy wandering near highway in Boston 00:47

BOSTON - A good Samaritan came to the rescue of a puppy found wandering on the ramp to 93 in Boston.

The 10-week-old Chihuahua, now named Sparkle, was found in the Neponset Circle area heading toward the highway. Her rescuer, a resident at the Pine Street Inn, brought her back to the homeless shelter and she was cared for by the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL).

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The Chihuahua was found on a ramp toward 93 in Boston. CBS Boston

Sparkle weighs 3 pounds and was not hurt when she was rescued. The ARL confirmed Sunday evening she has since found her forever home.

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