I discovered this dog waiting in the driver’s seat while I was hired to clean a stranger’s truck.
It began as any other weekend side project would. Mostly word-of-mouth, I operate a small detailing business out of my garage. A man named Troy called me one Saturday morning and asked if I could give an ancient Ford F-150 a quick clean. claimed that he couldn’t return for some time because he had left it parked on his uncle’s property just outside of town. offered me twice as much if I could manage it by myself.
Although it seems strange, money is money.
The truck was covered in leaves and pollen when I arrived, as if it had not been touched in months. What’s odd, though? Inside the cab sat a German Shepherd, vigilant and serene, as if he had been waiting for someone.
I thought the dog could try to jump out, growl, or bark. But all he did was look at me. didn’t make any movement.
Troy’s phone went straight to voicemail when I tried to call him.
Unsure of what to do, I decided to sit on the tailgate. A few minutes later, the dog pawed the window before leaping to the passenger seat and using his nose to strike the glovebox. He wanted me to look inside, I promise.
And when I did, I discovered a picture. Tucked inside a ziplock bag with a folded note, it was ancient and crooked.
The image showed the dog standing by a woman in front of that exact truck, with the identical face and collar.