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Senior Abandoned in Field With Note: “Sorry … But I Don’t Need A Dog.”

by Amy Drew

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If it wasn’t bad enough that 12-year-old Tessa’s owner left her behind after moving from England to Canada, she left the sweet girl in the hands of someone who certainly wasn’t equipped to care for her — or even bring her to a proper shelter when that became apparent.

The senior was found by South Yorkshire Pet Ambulance and per their Facebook post, was abandoned in a field with a note and a few supplies.

She was confused, the staffers found, but otherwise friendly, when they got her around dawn.

 

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“(Tessa) is not my dog. My neighbor told me that Tessa is chipped. My neighbor asked me if I would take charge of Tessa. As my neighbor has planned herself a new life in (Canada.) Reluctantly I said yes (but) I did know I will not keep Tessa,” the note reads.

After a less-than-perfect start at a new life, though, Tessa is now safe in the hands of the rescue. She was given a “some warm rice pudding for her breakfast, and chicken for dinner” and has been transferred to a nearby Dogs Trust where they will find her a new forever family. She appears healthy and should be up for adoption soon.

To our dog-loving friends across the pond: if you’re nearby and looking for a new friend to love, perhaps Tessa is the dog for you! 🙂