Pandora’s box is a legend most people hope to avoid. The idea that something terrible might be hidden inside is enough to make anyone hesitate.

But one day in San Jose, a box arrived that felt eerily similar, only this time, it was real.

Staff at the San Jose Animal Shelter knew that lifting the lid would change everything. The foul odor leaking from the box made it impossible to ignore.

They had no choice but to open it.

What Was Inside Pandora’s Box?

The box was sealed with thick layers of tape, as if someone had tried to keep whatever was inside from escaping.

The person who dropped it off claimed it contained an injured puppy.

The thought was horrifying. A puppy trapped inside, barely able to breathe?

Shelter staff acted immediately. The smell alone made it urgent. Inside, th

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