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Confused couple wake to find mystery dog in house, CCTV later reveals how he got in

By Zoë Monk Content Writer

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Leaving a front door open overnight usually spells trouble, but for Jack Jokinen in Philadelphia, it led to a heartwarming surprise.

Jack was woken one morning by his wife, who had spotted a dog wandering around their living room. The couple panicked, fearing someone had broken into their home. 

But after checking the windows and doors, everything appeared locked. To solve the mystery, Jack turned to the family’s security cameras.

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Mystery solved

The footage revealed that Jack had left the front door ajar. A stray dog noticed the opening and walked right in. Moments later, a passerby spotted the door wide open, closed it, and unknowingly trapped the dog inside.

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The dog, later named Suzy, was in poor health, malnourished, injured and suffering from several medical issues. With no microchip and no owner to be found, the family rushed her to the vet for urgent care.

Forever home for Suzy

Instead of sending her to a shelter, Jack and his family decided to give Suzy a permanent home alongside their other dog, George. With treatment, food and plenty of love, Suzy is slowly recovering.

Jack began sharing updates about Suzy online, where she quickly won hearts worldwide. Donations poured in, helping cover her mounting vet bills, with thousands raised for her care.

What started as a careless mistake has turned into a new beginning for Suzy and a story that proves sometimes the best things happen by accident.

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