Angie used to walk on all fours, but after suffering an accident she was left paralyzed from her hind legs. Her owners used to love her, but on Feb. 21, 2016, they drove her to Miami-Dade Animal Services and surrendered her. If losing her home and family wasn't horrible enough, the pet owners took off the wheelchair she used for mobility right before leaving her alone and … [Read more...] about Paralyzed Dog Gets Wheels Taken Away Before Getting Dumped at Shelter
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Pet Owners Divorce, Get New Carpet and Decide Dog Has to Go
After living seven years in a home, Bruno, an adorable and sweet Pit bull from the East Coast has found himself homeless because his owners got a divorce, bought white carpet and no longer want the dog. According to The Dodo, when a relative learned the pet owner was planning on getting rid of the dog It's A Ruff Life Rescue was contacted to save the pet from ending (and … [Read more...] about Pet Owners Divorce, Get New Carpet and Decide Dog Has to Go
Owner Surrenders Starved Dog to Animal Shelter
Every day, many pet owners walk into shelters to surrender their dogs with a variety of reasons (some valid, some not), but recently, a woman from Georgia walked into PAWS Atlanta with an emaciated dog she no longer wanted and left rescuers speechless. As soon as the woman walked in with the skin and bones pet, rescuers' red flags went off. The pet owner sat down and waited … [Read more...] about Owner Surrenders Starved Dog to Animal Shelter
Tiny Dog Is Left at Shelter with Heartbreaking Note
We're sure Pinky never though she would one day find herself homeless after having a family all to her own, but this little dog was abandoned at Sacramento SPCA on August 15, 2015, with a note explaining why. Once you read the note, your heart will break. "Hi, my name is Pinky. My family tried really hard to get rid of my fleas but couldn't, and I'm suffering. They … [Read more...] about Tiny Dog Is Left at Shelter with Heartbreaking Note
Dog Dumped at Shelter Dressed in Garbage Bag. You Won’t Believe Why
Heartless dog owners dump dogs at local shelters everyday. The excuses shelter workers hear range from, "I'm moving and can't take the dog with me," "the dog barks too much," or simply "I don't have time for the dog." When 15-year-old Pewee arrived at the San Bernardino, Calif., city shelter, on July 8, 2015, dressed in a white garbage bag, shelter staff couldn't believe the … [Read more...] about Dog Dumped at Shelter Dressed in Garbage Bag. You Won’t Believe Why