Vet opens box on her doorstep: But what's inside surprises more than just her

Ellensburg (Washington) - I wonder what was in that box? Small spoiler: The obvious answer is wrong!

No, this box was not what it said it was.
No, this box was not what it said it was.  © Bildmontage: Instagram/Screenshots/englishcoonhound

Samantha Taylor of Ellensburg, Washington, had just gotten home when she noticed the cardboard box in her driveway. The veterinarian immediately saw that someone had written "Kitten, please help! I'm sorry," written on the box.

"I was worried that the children had already read the sign and would be upset. I was also worried about where we would put the kittens that I would undoubtedly take in," the US-American said in an interview with Newsweek this week.

By profession, Taylor is used to being "offered" cats. But the find on her property was new even for her.

When the woman finally dared to lift the towel lying on the box, she was astonished.

Instagram video about the cardboard story goes viral

Surprise! The contents of the box turned out to be a real treat.
Surprise! The contents of the box turned out to be a real treat.  © Instagram/Screenshot/englishcoonhound

Instead of the expected kittens, there were several plastic cat skeletons in the box, as well as a few bottles of beer and chocolate. Taylor's neighbors had played a loving trick on her.

"I was so relieved and had a great time. Not only was it funny, but the chocolate was a treat for my kids and the beer was a treat for me and my husband. It was a simple and funny gesture to say hello, and it was much appreciated," the vet told US magazine.

Luckily, Taylor had the idea to shoot a video of her curious discovery while still on location. The clip went viral on her Instagram account at the end of October. It has now reached more than three million clicks there.

"The reactions after it was published on the internet were mixed. Like myself, most people have a very good sense of humor and found it hilarious," says the mother of four.

Samantha Taylor now also wants to play a joke on her neighbors. But she knows that the bar is set very high.