10 Times People Went 'Dumpster Diving' And Didn't Regret It (New Pics)

#2 I Was About to Give Up That Night

That day had been rough. I'd just lost one of the rescue dogs I'd been fostering, and I was heartbroken. I had zero appetite, zero energy, and zero intention of doing anything productive. But something told me to take one last walk behind the supermarket, where stores toss out damaged stock.

There it was. Stacked up like a miracle: unopened bags of premium pet food, boxes of canned meals, and even clean litter. Some had passed the "best by" date by a day or two---but everything was perfectly good.

I teared up on the spot. My pups were going to eat well tonight. And honestly? So was my soul.