A volunteer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis , a shelter in Missouri, was walking a dog from the rescue when something caught their eye, making their stomach drop. A sealed cardboard box had been left close to the building.

Terrified that something living might be trapped inside, the volunteer hurried over to investigate. On top of the box, they noticed a handwritten note.

After reading it, their heart broke. Without hesitation, they rushed to open the box, knowing that every second mattered.

Racing Against Time

The note revealed that two stray animals had been placed inside. The volunteer could only hope they weren’t too late.

“Found [two] strays. They are about 4-5 months old. Sorry for just dropping them off, but I can’t keep them due to my apartment not allowing pets,” the note, sh

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