Living on the streets as a helpless animal is tough. Yet, sometimes being confined to a small, uncaring environment can be even more distressing. This was the unfortunate reality for Shyla, the pup in today’s story.
Shyla’s early life was spent in a backyard breeding and hoarding situation, along with several other dogs. She was eventually taken to an overcrowded shelter in Houston, where she was the sole survivor from her group. However, her challenges didn’t end there. Due to overcrowding, Shyla was scheduled for euthanasia until a compassionate individual intervened at the last moment.
Finding Safety
As soon as a dedicated dog lover learned about Shyla’s dire situation, they decided to foster her. “She was saved because a foster was able to get her five minutes after the deadline,” Chelsea Domaleski, a shelter volunteer, told The Dodo. However, after a month, unforeseen circumstances forced Shyla’s foster to surrender her again. Domaleski and her boyfriend then placed Shyla in a boarding facility and have been covering the expenses, but their resources are limited.
A Need for a Loving Home
Shyla’s story is heartbreaking, yet she remains a loving and affectionate puppy. “She loves people and is super snuggly and friendly. She’s been living with a bunch of other dogs at the boarder’s house and has been getting along well with them all. She likes to go for walks and hang outside in the sun with the other pups,” Domaleski shared.
Despite her troubled past, Shyla deserves a loving home. “She was neglected and let down by humans her whole life and is ready for someone to love and care for her the way she deserves,” Domaleski added. Shyla is currently recovering from heartworm and needs a foster family to support her through this recovery. Once healed, she will be ready to find her forever home.
A Plea for Help
Returning Shyla to the shelter is not an option, as it would likely lead to her being put down. If you or someone you know can foster Shyla and give her the love and care she needs until she finds a permanent home, please visit her Instagram for more information. Alternatively, consider donating to her GoFundMe to help cover her ongoing expenses.
Shyla’s story is a poignant reminder of the resilience of animals and the profound impact that love and care can have on their lives.
