Two tiny puppies captured the hearts of a Texas community after someone discovered them outside the Cleveland post office, lying next to a cardboard box crudely marked “free.”
Someone had heartlessly dumped them there, showing no concern for their survival, and leaving them to starve under the scorching sun.
Luckily, a Texas resident stumbled upon them by chance and acted quickly, saving the abandoned pups just in time. Their story serves as yet another reminder of the importance of compassion and the value of every single life, no matter how small or furry.
Left To Fend For Themselves
A local woman stopped by some P.O. boxes in Cleveland, Texas. Instead of collecting mail, she came across a heartbreaking scene.
Beside the mailboxes sat a tipped-over cardboard box with the handwritten words “free puppy” scrawled across it.
Just a few feet away, two exhausted puppies curled up beneath the metal posts. They looked hungry, frail, and defeated.
Toni Taylor, a Texas dog lover dedicated to helping abandoned animals, later shared the discovery on Facebook:
“These two GSD-mix puppies were abandoned at some P.O Boxes in Cleveland Texas 😢 There was a box marked “FREE” with them. They were so hungry that they ate paper and rocks to survive 😞”
The resident who found them didn’t know how long they had been suffering in the brutal Texas heat without food or water. But one thing was certain—the puppies needed urgent help.
Without hesitation, she scooped them up and brought them to safety.
The Babies Are Safe
The Good Samaritan couldn’t keep the two pups, but she made sure they would not return to that dangerous place.
Toni Taylor, along with another rescuer, Zully Vasquez Ventura, quickly stepped in to coordinate their rescue.
“These beautiful babies need help. There’s 2 of them. They’re 14 to 16 weeks old. Together we can give them a chance…,” Toni wrote.
Their call for help reached Saving Shepherds Rescue, a group based in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, that focuses on rescuing dogs—especially those abandoned in Texas.
“They were eating rocks and paper… Welcome to Saving Shepherds little ones. You are safe now ❤️🙏,” the rescue announced in a Facebook post.
Once the puppies arrived at their foster home, rescuers brought them to Urgent Vet – Clear Lake, TX for a full checkup. The pups received deworming, flea treatments, vaccines, and everything they needed to begin healing.
For now, they’re safe in foster care, far away from the heat and heartbreak of that post office parking lot. Soon, they’ll begin their search for a forever family who will give them the love they deserve.
If you’d like to help these pups, visit the Saving Shepherds website or Facebook page to learn how you can donate or support their care.