On what began as a routine rescue, Suzette Hall never imagined she was about to encounter such an unexpected surprise.
She had just pulled into the parking lot of a California shelter, ready to deliver a dog she had saved from wandering along a nearby street.
That part of her mission went smoothly.
But as Hall headed toward the shelter doors to let the staff know the dog was safe, something unusual drew her attention and stopped her in her tracks.
Right outside the entrance sat two cardboard boxes, completely still… until they started to shift.
An Unexpected Discovery
Intrigued, Hall realized the boxes were sealed tightly with tape, with only a few small holes poked into the sides.
As she leaned closer, she was stunned to notice a tiny nose pushing out of one of the holes. Without wasting a moment, she rushed to act.
With the help of shelter staff, she carefully peeled open the boxes. Inside were two small, terrified puppies, staring out with confused and frightened eyes.
At that moment, the pups had no way of knowing they had been abandoned by their owners.
Sadly, it is not unusual for people to leave animals outside shelters in order to avoid surrender fees.
Hall felt immense relief that she had arrived at precisely the right time. The shelter was already stretched far beyond its capacity, and she knew it was not the best environment for these vulnerable puppies.
Determined to give them a real chance, she took them under her care, knowing they would be better off with Logan’s Legacy 29.
“It was honestly a little miracle that I was there, because they had taken them to the wrong shelter. I was able to get them to just surrender them to me,” Hall explained in a Facebook post.
Finding Comfort At Last
Hall gently soothed the nervous puppies, a boy and a girl, holding them close and offering warmth and reassurance.
The pups, who would later be named Eve and Forrest, soon responded to her kindness and started to relax.
By the time they settled into Hall’s car, they finally appeared calm and safe.
“They are so incredibly sweet, oh my goodness gracious,” Hall said.
Both were taken to the veterinarian for full checkups. Thankfully, the exam showed they were healthy and only needed rest and stability.
Soon after, Eve and Forrest moved into a loving foster home where they are cherished and showered with attention.
Their foster family has gone the extra mile to help them feel secure and adored.
Now, the sweet pair wait eagerly for the day they will meet their forever families and start the joyful life they deserve.
After being discarded so cruelly, Eve and Forrest finally understand what it means to be cared for. This time, they will never be left behind again.