When people encounter abandoned or stray dogs, the sight is usually heartbreaking.
Most are malnourished, scared, and weary from surviving in harsh conditions. They shy away from humans, relying on scraps of food and sheer luck to get by.
But what one couple came across was something far more unusual—an experience they would never forget.
A Strange Suitcase On The Highway
While driving along a North Carolina highway, the couple noticed a suitcase lying right in the middle of the road.
Curious and unsettled, they slowed down and pulled over to check it out. What shocked them even more was that the suitcase appeared to be shifting and moving.
When they unzipped it, their jaws dropped—inside were four tiny puppies wriggling around.
Surprisingly, the pups weren’t scared or aggressive. Instead, their tails wagged happily as they looked up at their rescuers.
Completely stunned, the couple gathered the little dogs and immediately brought them to Guilford County Animal Services for help.
Four Little Sisters
The shelter staff could hardly believe the story when they heard it. None of them had ever seen puppies abandoned in such a way.
One worker told The Dodo: “We all expressed shock that someone would do that.”
The staff quickly confirmed that all four puppies were female. While they were timid at first, they slowly began to warm up to the shelter workers.
“They are very scared and shy. The medical team says they haven’t had much human socialization, so our staff is interacting and playing with them,” the shelter representative explained.
To mark their unusual rescue, the puppies were given playful, travel-themed names: Tumi, Samsonite, Stowaway, and Carion. After receiving full medical checks, they were placed up for adoption.
Before long, three of the sisters found loving forever homes. But sadly, little Samsonite’s journey wasn’t as easy.
In a Facebook update, Guilford County Animal Services wrote: “Do you remember the ‘Suitcase Sisters’? All had been adopted, but little Samsonite was returned earlier this month and is currently growing up at the shelter without a home.”
Fortunately, Samsonite has been getting more comfortable each day thanks to her caregivers. “She has become increasingly more social every time she is taken out for walks and play. Please share Samsonite. She is a favorite here at the shelter and we are all rooting for her to find a loving home.”
While her story is bittersweet, there’s no doubt that Samsonite’s sweet and gentle nature will eventually win over the right family.