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Good Samaritans rescue four puppies from zipper up suitcase left alongside the road

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published September 20, 2022 at 9:56 AM EDT
Four puppies were found in a suitcase that was zipped nearly all of the way closed, and officials with Guilford County Animal Services said people passing by saw the suitcase moving and stopped.
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Four puppies were found in a suitcase that was zipped nearly all of the way closed, and officials with Guilford County Animal Services said people passing by saw the suitcase moving and stopped.

A North Carolina animal services unit is taking time to thank all the Good Samaritans who take the time to help animals in need, after a litter of puppies was found abandoned and in danger along the side of the road.

Four puppies were found in the suitcase that was zipped nearly all of the way closed, and officials with Guilford County Animal Services said people passing by saw the suitcase moving and stopped.

They were shocked by what they found, and officials said the Good Samaritans immediately took the puppies to the shelter – saving four lives.

Shelter leaders said the puppies will be medically evaluated and hopefully up for adoption or rescue soon.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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