When the staff at the Fayetteville Animal Welfare Society in North Carolina reported to work on Sunday after a storm earlier that month, they were faced with a very unusual situation.
Outside the door were adorable puppies waiting to be taken to a safe and warm home. When staff let them in, they found a heartbreaking handwritten note.
small nest
black puppy
This post is written by a wonderful homeless person who decided to save these children against the odds. The puppies came from a local stray dog she had cared for, but after that dog’s tragic death, she knew she had to take care of his babies.
The note wrote:
“Please help! I found these puppies sadly after noticing a local stray dog that I would often feed when I could, **** by the road. She had been hit by a car. I knew from feeding her that she had puppies somewhere and after searching where I would usually see her I found them. I’m sorry for leaving them like this but I myself am homeless and cannot afford to care for them. My heart shatters for them and their mother. I just want them to be given the chance their mother like myself, was never given. Please do not think poorly of me but it felt wrong leaving them alone in the cold waiting on a mother that would not be coming home. Sincerely, nameless man.”
Absolutely moved by this note, the North Carolina shelter staff was determined to find these babies the best forever home ever.
“Your empathy in the face of adversity gives us hope and inspiration. We promise to honor your selfless gesture by providing these puppies with the love and care they deserve,” the shelter staff wrote in a Facebook post.
But, since the pups are still too young to be adopted, the staff is doing everything in their power to get the pups big and strong; ready for their new life.
They are ensuring that they receive vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and future spay/neuter appointments.
I am sure that since they are so adorable, they will be able to find a forever home in no time. And, who knows… maybe they will even again cross paths with the man who changed their life forever.
Importance Of Shelters
This story is an excellent example of why animal shelters are so important.
They are here not only to rescue animals from the streets, but also to help the hoomans who are not able to take care of their animals for whatever reason.
So please, with this in mind, whenever you come across an animal who needs help, just like this man, do not hesitate to contact your local shelter.
They are more than happy to help!
