The day before Valentine’s Day, Suzette Hall of Logan’s Legacy 29 got a message that broke her heart. A railroad worker had sent her a photo of a small brown dog curled up in the corner of a cold elevator — scared, shivering, and ignored by everyone passing through.
“I can’t imagine how many times the elevator went up and down while he just sat there, terrified,” Hall wrote on Facebook.
The elevator wasn’t even open to the public — it was reserved for railway staff with special passes. Somehow, this little pup had slipped inside, only to be left behind when others got out.
Thankfully, one kind employee refused to walk away. They contacted Hall, who immediately dispatched volunteer rescuer Mary Nakiso to the station.
When Nakiso arrived, staff helped her open the elevator. The sight inside was even more heartbreaking than the photos.
“As soon as the doors opened, he was cowering in the corner, too scared to move,” Hall recalled.
Nakiso gently wrapped the pup in a blanket and carried him through the rain to her car. The moment he was safe, everything changed.
“This sweet boy curled up in the blanket and fell fast asleep,” Hall said. “He was finally warm — and he never had to ride that elevator again.”
The dog, now named Clay, passed his veterinary exam with flying colors and went home with foster mom Rebecca Taylor. Clay quickly adjusted to his new life, bonding with Taylor’s two young daughters and their family dog.
“Clay is doing so well,” Taylor shared. “He’s so sweet — he’s going to make someone so happy.”
And she was right. Just a few weeks later, Clay found his forever family. Once an abandoned stowaway, he’s now living in a loving home with a cozy bed of his own.
“He’s such a sweet baby,” Hall said. “We love him so much.”
From a lonely elevator corner to a home filled with love, Clay’s story is a reminder that every dog deserves a chance — and that sometimes, a helping hand is all it takes to change a life.
If you’d like to help dogs like Clay get the care they need, you can donate to Logan’s Legacy 29 here.
