This tiny ‘miracle puppy’ survived being picked up and dropped by a hawk

A dog dubbed the “miracle puppy” is recovering after being snatched by a hawk and dropped from the sky.

The young pup was rescued by construction workers who heard its cries as they worked on a site in Austin, Texas.

The seven-week-old chihuahua has been named Tony Hawk by his foster owners, who he will stay with until he is old enough for neuter surgery and adoption.

“The two construction workers rushed the puppy to a vet, and because no owner of the puppy was found, he was transferred to our shelter the next day to continue his care and find him a home.

“Tony Hawk surprisingly sustained very minor injuries. He has some scabs on his head and shoulders from the hawk’s talons, but that’s it! No broken bones or internal injuries at all from the fall.

“It really is a miracle!

“At this point his foster has been swamped with adoption applications and has some really great candidates, so we’re not taking any more adoption applications for him at this time.

“All in all the little guy is doing great and is sweet as can be.”