Pandora’s box is usually just a story people reference when talking about hidden danger, something best left in myth.
But in San Jose, a real box arrived at an animal shelter carrying that same uneasy weight, and this time the fear was not imaginary.
The staff at the San Jose Animal Shelter knew right away that opening it would be a turning point. Even before the lid moved, a strong, unpleasant odor seeped out, leaving no room for hesitation…