Earlier this month, a resident in Los Angeles County glanced over at a nearby home undergoing renovations — and did a double take.
The property was supposed to be vacant during construction, yet a small, fluffy face was peeking out from beneath the foundation.
Worried, the Good Samaritan reached out to Logan’s Legacy 29, a local rescue group. Founder Suzette Hall, along with dedicated volunteer Mary Nakiso, wasted no time getting to the scene.
When they arrived, what they saw broke their hearts: a tiny, frightened puppy — no more than 10 weeks old — completely alone.
“This was no way to start off her life,” Hall wrote in a Facebook post.
They searched the area for signs of her mother or littermates, but there were none.
It appeared the puppy had been left to survive on her own — and was doing so only thanks to a kind neighbor who’d been quietly leaving food, water, and even a blanket under the house for her.
But when Hall and Nakiso approached, the puppy panicked and darted away.
The rescue team quickly set up humane traps with tasty treats around the property, hoping to gently coax her into safety. Hours passed with no sign of her. Then Hall decided to check one more place — the backyard.
Tucked beneath a pile of metal, a pair of frightened eyes stared back at her.
“I saw her little face looking out,” Hall recalled.
With the help of a compassionate neighbor, Hall and Nakiso carefully removed the metal piece by piece. When they finally freed the pup, she was trembling with fear.
“She was shaking and scared,” Hall wrote.
Hall gently scooped her up, whispering comforting words, and placed her into a soft, lined crate. At last, the tiny dog — later named Savannah — was safe. No more sleeping under a house, no more hiding under scrap metal.
Savannah was taken to Camino Pet Hospital, where she received a clean bill of health, and was then welcomed into a loving foster home through Second Leash On Life.
Though Savannah is still waiting for her forever family, she’s now surrounded by warmth, safety, and all the affection she deserves. Her hard start in life is behind her — and her best chapter is just beginning.
“She was just a tiny puppy trying to survive alone,” Hall said. “Now she never has to be alone again.”
Want to help dogs like Savannah? You can support Logan’s Legacy 29 or learn about adopting through Second Leash On Life.
