Two charming puppies have drawn the interest of the local community after being found at the Cleveland, Texas post office, curled up next to a cardboard box marked simply as “free”.
It was quite apparent that they were cruelly abandoned by someone who no longer wanted them and thought that leaving them to starve and perish was the best option.
Thanks to a Texas inhabitant who stumbled upon them by chance, these two forsaken puppies were rescued just in the nick of time. This tale once more raises the issue of kindness and compassion, highlighting the importance of every life, no matter how small or furry.
Abandoned to Survive Alone
In August 2023, a local individual in Cleveland, Texas visited some P.O. boxes, yet instead of retrieving the mail, this community member found something that deeply saddened her.
Next to the mailboxes was an arbitrary cardboard box, open and turned over, with handwritten text simply stating “free puppy.”
Not far from the box, two tiny puppies were resting beneath the mailboxes. Vulnerable, starving, and disheartened, each one sought refuge under a different metal post.
Toni Taylor, a Texas dog lover dedicated to rescuing as many innocent animals as possible, shared on her Facebook:
These two GSD-mix puppies were left at some P.O Boxes in Cleveland Texas 😢 There was a box marked “FREE” accompanying them. They were so famished that they consumed paper and stones to survive 😞
The individual who discovered them had no way of knowing how long those unfortunate puppies had endured the grueling Texas heat without sustenance or hydration, but it was clear that they required immediate assistance.
Therefore, with gratitude, they swiftly collected them and took them to safety.
The Puppies Are Now Secure
The two puppies were no longer struggling for their survival at those P.O. boxes, but unfortunately, they couldn’t remain indefinitely with the kind-hearted rescuer.
Consequently, Toni, along with another canine enthusiast from Texas, Zully Vasquez Ventura, opted to collaborate in the rescue of these two pups.
“These adorable babies require assistance. There are 2 of them. They’re 14 to 16 weeks old. Together we can provide them a chance…,” Toni noted in her post.
Their appeals for help attracted the interest of a Shepherd-focused dog rescue from Saegertown, Pennsylvania, named Saving Shepherds Rescue, which primarily rescues dogs from Texas.
“They were consuming rocks and paper… Welcome to Saving Shepherds, little ones. You are safe now ❤️🙏”, stated the rescue in their Facebook update.
As soon as the puppies were transitioned to their new foster arrangement, they were taken to Urgent Vet – Clear Lake, TX.
They underwent an essential checkup, deworming, flea treatment, vaccinations, and more.
For the time being, they will reside at their new foster home, far removed from everything they experienced at those P.O. boxes. They are safe, and hopefully will discover a permanent home very soon.
If you wish to support these two wonderful puppies, please visit the Saving Shepherds website or their Facebook page for additional details on how to contribute.