14-year-old heartbroken senior dachshund dumped at Florida shelter

[joeybee12]

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In Melbourne, Florida a family surrendered their 14-year-old dachshund to the South Care Animal Center because they were moving into an apartment that doesn't allow pets. Her name is Angel, and her picture speaks for itself; heartbroken and confused as to why she is all alone, scared and abandoned to an animal shelter.

Click here for Angel's PetHarbor listing. ANGEL - ID#A671816

"My name is Angel and I am a female, red and brown Dachshund. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jun 23, 2015. For more information about this animal, call Brevard County Animal Services - South Animal Care Center at [phone]."

Did Angel's family really believe someone would rush right over to an animal shelter and line up to adopt a 14-year-old dog, or did Angel's family think the South Care Animal Center was a retirement home for senior pooches?

There are no required "holds" for surrendered dogs; Angel could be euthanized at anytime. It's not that Angel is ready to die; this senior deserves a loving home, a comfortable bed and affectionate hugs and scratches reaffirming that she is a "good dog" for as long as she lives. Please share Angel's story with friends, family and Facebook contacts. Sharing saves lives.

http://www.examiner.com/article/14-year-old-heartbroken-senior-dachshund-dumped-at-florida-shelter

[shenmue]

1. Oh Ceiling Cat!!

Shared.

[Warren Stupidity]

2. My wife volunteers at the local shelter.

People dump senior dogs all the time. It is heartbreaking. Sometimes there is no choice, but other times the dog has just become inconvenient, and that is just a bullshit excuse. Your dog is part of your family, for better or worse.

[mythology]

7. pets can be part of the family for worse?

I remember when my basset hound got up in age and her hind legs started to have issues with the stairs to the backyard. So we built her a handicap ramp because nothing else was wrong with her.

[hollysmom]

3. I have to say it is not always easy for the surrendering families (not my dogs creeps, but others)

It could be for financial reasons that gave them no choice,. Sometimes it is better to surrender them to a good shelter if you can't find anyone to take your dog rather than just abandon them in the road.

I am getting a little weak to maintain my house, so I am looking for apartments/condos that let you have a dog. But in this state, it is hard to find one without stairs. Especially for senior living that might offer bus service for needs. Found some nice ones for 700K, but I can't afford that. I can't imagine life without a dog. And I do have an adopter for my puppy, should anything happen to me.

That poor baby looks like she might need medical care as well. Wish it was a no kill shelter.

[Warpy]

4. Angel's family was likely an older person and the no pets place an assisted living apartment.

The reasons for surrendering a senior and beloved animal are often tragic ones.

[myrna minx]

5. .

[hifiguy]

6. Everytime I see something like this I get so sad and angry

I don't know whether to punch something or cry.

Poor baby.

[displacedtexan]

10. I started crying when I read the headline.

I hope evryone who reads this will either donate a little cash or at least some food or blankets to a local shelter.

[djean111]

8. Looks like a Dachshund rescue has already tagged the poor sweet thing and will be picking her

up from the shelter. And looks like there are folks who want her. She must be so confused.

[joeybee12]

9. Good...I hope she is spoiled rotten for her remaining years...

Sweet thing.

[hifiguy]

12. That is very good news.

I hope Angel lives her last years surrounded with love, comfort and plenty of doggie treats.

[BrotherIvan]

11. Poor thing, so sad

Rescue people are angels on this earth.

[greytdemocrat]

13. I hate when things like this happen

But at least it sounds like she found another home.