Dog lovers left in tears over pet named Baby Girl found abandoned on the street with a bag of her belongings and a heartbreaking letter from her owner
Animal lovers have been left in tears after a dog was found abandoned in the street with a bag of her belongings – and a heartbreaking note from her owner who was forced to give her up.
Baby Girl was discovered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, looking dazed and confused while tied to a fire hydrant.
When the Wisconsin Humane Society rescued Baby Girl, there was a bag of her favorite things — along with a letter from her former owner.
Although the rescuers didn’t repeat what the letter said verbatim, they discovered the owner abandoned the dog in an ‘act of desperation’ while battling homelessness and cancer.
The little girl (pictured) was left tied to a fire hydrant along with her favorite items and a letter from her former owner
Rescuers thanked the owner in a heartbreaking open letter that has left people teary-eyed.
Torn guts paper it reads: ‘We see your love in the way you secured her chain so she wouldn’t get hit by a car.
“We see your love in the way you placed her in the middle of a neighborhood where she would quickly be found.
“We see your love in how happy and healthy the little girl looks. And we see your love in the note you left, begging someone to help him when you can no longer.’
The team that took in the anonymously surrendered dogs went on to express their gratitude to the owner: “We see that you did what you thought was best for your beloved pup and we are grateful for your compassion.”
Later, Baby Girl’s owner anonymously shared with CNN why she had no choice but to give up her beloved pet as she was homeless and undergoing chemotherapy.
The unnamed woman said she called seven places to see if they would take the 6-year-old – but all answered with a resounding no.
Left with no other option, the owner tied the dog to the hydrant and hid in the street to make sure the dog was safe.
It was later revealed that the adorable dog’s former owner was undergoing chemotherapy treatment and living on the streets. The former owner described it as the ‘hardest thing’ she has ever done, but she is confident the dog ‘will be in a better place’
The torn owner said CNN: ‘It was the worst thing, it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life
“When I put her on the hydrant, I just saw her face that was like, ‘Mom, what, what, what’s going on here?’
“That was my life, but I know it will be in a better place.”
As per routine, the Humane Society took Baby Girl in for a routine checkup after retrieving her from the hydrant.
During the appointment, it was noted that the baby had diabetes mellitus, also referred to as canine diabetes.
As a result of health problems, which can cause high blood sugar levels, the adorable dog requires home insulin injections, daily glucose monitoring and a restricted diet.
The disease likely proved costly to the dog’s owner, who was already living on the streets, according to a member of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
They elaborated that keeping on top of a pet’s diabetes, medical supplies and vet appointments can cost ‘hundreds of dollars a month’.
Baby Girl was also found to have canine diabetes, which would be hundreds of dollars a month. The former owner explained in her letter that she was trying to balance her expensive health care and her dog’s
People flocked to comment with sympathy for the dog’s former owner and little girl, sharing their thoughts and compassion
People flocked to comment with empathy for the abandoned pet and their owner, with one woman saying: ‘How sad, but it’s wonderful of you to write such a compassionate open letter to its owner. past.’
Another added: ‘Crying watching this. What a heart she has for Baby Girl. The hardest decision she made.
One woman commented emotionally: ‘This story brought tears to my face not only for the little girl but also for the previous owner. What a heartache it was for both of them.’
While one person ‘praised’ the former owner, writing: ‘I know it was extremely difficult for you to tie Baby Girl to the fire hydrant, but you were vigilant to make sure she was safe.
‘I wish you the best and a speedy recovery during chemotherapy.’
One person expressed empathy: ‘It’s like giving up a child! Heartbreaking!’
The tale isn’t all upsetting, however, as Baby Girl eventually found her forever home just two weeks after being dumped on the side of the road. Daily paws reports.
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