"When I first saw her, it was very upsetting," Büyümez said.

He knew he had to act.

Quickly fetching a shovel, Büyümez began to dig.

As Büyümez moved the dirt trapping the dog, another sound struck his ears. The sound was faint but unmistakable.

"I heard the cry of puppies," Büyümez said. "They were under the ground."

When the first dog was safely removed, Büyümez began to dig once more in order to save her babies.

All told, Büyümez saved seven puppies who'd been buried alive after their underground burrow caved in — much to the relief of their worried mother.