Whenever I hear about a dog being left outside a shelter, I can’t help but wonder what drives someone to make that choice.

Then I remind myself there are far worse situations. Some dogs are abandoned in remote places, left with almost no chance to survive. Others are left along busy roads, facing immediate danger.

Thinking about that kind of cruelty is almost unbearable.

In comparison, leaving a dog at a shelter may not be perfect, but at least it offers a real opportunity for survival.

That was exactly the situation for the rescue team in this story, though this case came with surprises they hadn’t expected.

A Box And A Note

For the Texas rescue staff, the morning started like any other. But when they arrived at the shelter, something unusual caught their attention.

A cardboard box

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