Abandoned Dog With Help Note Around Neck Leaps Into Police Car

A recent incident in Platteville, Wisconsin, highlights the growing issue of stray and abandoned dogs who need immediate help and care.

Across the country, countless dogs are left to fend for themselves, each with a different background and possibly a traumatic past. Just like Lola, a dog who quite literally jumped at the chance to be rescued.

Abandoned With A Note

On August 25, 2023, the Platteville Police Department (PPD) shared a story about an abandoned dog in their city.

While it’s not unusual for the police department to receive calls about stray animals, this situation was different because the dog was found with a note.

Source: Platteville WI Police Department

When a police officer arrived at Mound View Park and Campground, where a local resident had seen the stray dog, the female pup immediately hopped into the officer’s car.

“This sweet girl came right over to the officer and jumped in the squad,” the department said in a Facebook post.

Upon closer examination, the officer noticed something unusual about the dog. Her pink collar had something attached to it.

“Upon further inspection, the officer discovered this note attached to the pink collar the dog was wearing,” the post continued.

The note read: “Please help. Take me to a shelter. My name is LOLA.”

Source: Platteville WI Police Department

Reading the note and looking into the dog’s soulful eyes, the officer felt a deep sense of sadness. It was clear that this sweet girl had been abandoned by her owners, which is illegal under Platteville’s municipal ordinance.

A New Home For Lola

“We are asking for the public’s assistance in finding Lola’s original ‘owners’. We would like to speak with them. Thank you in advance,” the police department announced in the Facebook post.

Lola’s story quickly captured public attention, leaving many wondering why she had been abandoned.

Source: Platteville WI Police Department

While the PPD worked to investigate her background, Lola was taken to the Platteville Veterinary Clinic, which began searching for a new forever home for her.

Fortunately, it didn’t take long for her to find a loving family. Just a week later, this precious dog was adopted.

Both the PPD and the veterinary clinic updated everyone, sharing that Lola had been adopted and was on her way to a wonderful new home.