Shelter Staff Find Sweet Dog With A Note From Previous Owners Asking For Euthanasia
Life can take unexpected turns for our beloved pets, especially when serious illness strikes.
For Remy, a sweet Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix, her owner was forced to make a heartbreaking decision, leaving her at a shelter with a note requesting her euthanasia.
A Terrible Note
It was an ordinary day at the Greenville Humane Society in South Carolina when staff found Remy tied up outside the shelter, along with a note.
Source: Greenville Humane Society
Remy, suffering from a rare and serious heart condition, had been left behind by her owner, who could no longer afford the costly medical care she needed.
The note read:
“My sister could not take care of her the way she needed to be. She has illnesses I don’t believe are fixable. She needs to be put down as soon as possible.“
Source: Greenville Humane Society
A local news station, WYFF, investigated the situation and learned that Remy had been abandoned late Saturday night, discovered by shelter workers the following morning.
Rachel Dalport, a Greenville Humane Society employee, expressed empathy for Remy’s previous owner, stating that it seemed like a case of someone who truly loved the dog but didn’t know how else to help.
A Glimmer Of Hope
When the shelter’s medical team examined Remy, they found she had a severe grade-six heart murmur, along with skin issues caused by malnutrition.
The Greenville Humane Society shared: “This serious condition will require an echocardiogram, at minimum. Depending on the results, Remy may need surgery or lifelong medication.“
Determined to save her, the organization set up the Hope Fund, a special resource not only for Remy but for other sick and abandoned animals in South Carolina.
Source: Greenville Humane Society
In a heartfelt Facebook post, the shelter explained: “We’ve had more sick and injured animals in our care recently than we have the funds for. We know shelters everywhere are in the same predicament.“
A Path To Healing
Over time, Remy’s health began to improve as the shelter continued her treatment.
It was discovered that her heart condition was caused by B1 degenerative valve disease, a manageable diagnosis. While surgery was no longer necessary, Remy still required ongoing medication for her heart and skin problems.
Source: Greenville Humane Society
Though it’s uncertain if Remy has found her forever home, one thing is clear: she is surrounded by caring individuals who are dedicated to ensuring her well-being.
The staff at the Greenville Humane Society remain hopeful that Remy will enjoy a long, happy life with the help of ongoing medical care and love.
