Senior Dog Found In Public Bathroom With A Sad Note From Her Struggling Owner
Sometimes love means making the hardest decisions.
Ladybird, a senior black Lab, was left in a park bathroom in Destrehan, Louisiana, with a heart-wrenching note from her struggling owner.
Ladybird’s Journey Begins
The reason Ladybird ended up in a public bathroom is heartbreaking.
She and her owner had shared nine wonderful years, traveling the country side by side since she was just six weeks old.
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Whenever life became overwhelming, they would return to their home in North Carolina for a break, before setting off again on their next adventure.
This time, however, things took a tragic turn when her owner found himself homeless in Louisiana.
He had been living in a shelter, trying to save enough money for both him and Ladybird to return home to North Carolina.
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Without a car or shelter, he had no choice but to leave Ladybird overnight in a public bathroom.
He left a note explaining he would be back in the morning, pleading for anyone who found her to be kind and even leaving water for her in case she needed it.
The Rescue Efforts
The following morning, her owner returned, only to find that Ladybird was gone.
Desperate, he contacted animal control, who informed him that she had been taken to the St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter.
Once the shelter staff learned Ladybird’s full story, they knew they had to help.
Source: Virginia Beach SPCA
Even though this case wasn’t typical, they felt a strong connection to the loyal bond between Ladybird and her owner.
With the help of the Virginia Beach SPCA, Ladybird was transported to their care, where she received a warm bath and a special day of pampering.
Her reward for being such a brave girl? A delicious pupachino!
A Happy Reunion
Once her story spread, several animal organizations came together to assist in reuniting Ladybird with her family in North Carolina.
Funds were raised to cover her flight home, and she was provided with medical care and pet supplies for the journey.
Source: Virginia Beach SPCA
Upon arriving home, Ladybird experienced a heartwarming reunion with her grandmother, and the joy between them was unmistakable.
Her owner later shared that both he and Ladybird were doing well, grateful for the kindness of those who helped them.
“Ladybird is doing wonderfully with her family in North Carolina! We had quite a few questions about her human in Louisiana, and we want everyone to know that he is doing well and is so happy that Ladybird is home,” the VBSPCA team wrote on Facebook.
Source: Virginia Beach SPCA
Thanks to a team of compassionate rescuers, Ladybird’s story had a happy ending, proving that even in the hardest moments, hope and kindness can prevail.
