A woman was hiking in the woods when she stumbled upon a cage hidden in the trees. As she approached, she heard whimpering coming from inside. When she opened the cage, she found a terrified and emaciated dog cowering in the corner. The dog’s legs were bound with rope, preventing it from moving freely. The woman quickly untied the dog and brought it to safety. She then took the dog to a nearby animal shelter where it received medical attention and care. The woman’s quick thinking and compassion saved the dog from a potentially tragic fate.