Abandoned Pup Falls Asleep With ‘Praying’ Paws After Finally Feeling Safe
A lonely dog, abandoned in a park filled with coyotes, had nowhere to turn and no one to trust.
Desperate for shelter, she wandered the streets until she found a quiet yard that felt safe—but her journey was far from over.
A Kind Stranger Changes Everything
Worried about the frightened pup, a homeowner reached out to Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy, for help.
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Hall rushed to the location, where she found the terrified dog, her eyes filled with sadness.
Speaking with neighbors, she learned that several people had tried to help, but the pup, feeling betrayed, refused to let anyone near.
“Everyone tried so hard, but she was so scared. When I pulled up … I could literally feel her fear and sadness,” Hall shared on Facebook.
With a storm approaching, Hall knew she had to act fast. She set a humane trap, placing treats inside to lure the pup in, but the dog—later named Iris—was too wary to step inside.
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Wanting to ease her fears, Hall decided to give her some space and slowly began driving away.
Then, something incredible happened.
“[S]he ran after my van. She knew I was safe, and she knew I was there to save her,” Hall recalled.
Seizing the moment, Hall carefully guided Iris into the crate using baby gates—a strategy that worked perfectly.
A Moment Of Pure Gratitude
Once Iris was safely secured, the neighbors cheered, relieved that she was finally out of harm’s way.
Hall walked over and gently reassured the nervous pup, who still didn’t realize her life was about to change forever.
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She lifted Iris into her van, and as they drove to the vet, she glanced over to check on her. What she saw nearly brought her to tears.
The exhausted dog had curled up on the seat’s armrest, her tiny paws clasped together as if she were praying.
“It felt like she was really praying. She went through so much, and it really felt like she was so grateful,” Hall said to The Dodo.
When they arrived at Camino Pet Hospital in Irvine, California, the staff welcomed Iris with open arms. Her gentle nature quickly won everyone over.
A Bright Future Ahead
Iris received a thorough medical checkup and, thankfully, was found to be in excellent health.
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She was placed in a loving foster home where, for the first time in a long while, she felt safe, cared for, and truly loved.
Her sweet personality continued to shine, and she even developed an adorable habit—reaching her paws through the kennel bars as if asking for a home.
Now, Iris finally knows what it means to be cherished. She enjoys the warmth of a real home, and with her newfound happiness, she’s just waiting for the perfect forever family to find her.
