A Heartbreaking Discovery Outside a Philadelphia Shelter
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Pennsylvania SPCA recently discovered a young puppy, estimated to be around 9 months old, taped up in a large box outside their Juniata Park headquarters. The puppy, named Tangi, had light brown fur and a white muzzle. Despite being scared, she was found to be in good health.
However, what made this discovery even more poignant was the note left on the side of the box by Tangi's owner. The desperate message read: "I have no other option. It's either eviction or let the dog go." The owner claimed they had filled out adoption apps but were met with radio silence, leaving them with no choice but to leave their beloved pet behind.
PSPCA staff was quick to act on this distressing discovery and provided Tangi with care and attention. In a show of empathy, social media posts encouraged potential adopters to come forward and speak with the shelter staff if they needed to surrender an animal. The organization emphasized that they understood the owner's difficult situation and were committed to ensuring Tangi found a happy home.
According to PSPCA Director of Public Relations Gillian Kocher, Tangi was well-cared for by her previous owner and was "loved and well taken care of." However, due to a lack of response from potential adopters, the puppy's name was put on a stray hold, which expired. She is now available for adoption.
Kocher described Tangi as a "sweet" and "lovely" dog who warms up quickly to new people and has plenty of love to give. Despite initial shyness, she follows staff closely and forms strong bonds with her caregivers.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Pennsylvania SPCA recently discovered a young puppy, estimated to be around 9 months old, taped up in a large box outside their Juniata Park headquarters. The puppy, named Tangi, had light brown fur and a white muzzle. Despite being scared, she was found to be in good health.
However, what made this discovery even more poignant was the note left on the side of the box by Tangi's owner. The desperate message read: "I have no other option. It's either eviction or let the dog go." The owner claimed they had filled out adoption apps but were met with radio silence, leaving them with no choice but to leave their beloved pet behind.
PSPCA staff was quick to act on this distressing discovery and provided Tangi with care and attention. In a show of empathy, social media posts encouraged potential adopters to come forward and speak with the shelter staff if they needed to surrender an animal. The organization emphasized that they understood the owner's difficult situation and were committed to ensuring Tangi found a happy home.
According to PSPCA Director of Public Relations Gillian Kocher, Tangi was well-cared for by her previous owner and was "loved and well taken care of." However, due to a lack of response from potential adopters, the puppy's name was put on a stray hold, which expired. She is now available for adoption.
Kocher described Tangi as a "sweet" and "lovely" dog who warms up quickly to new people and has plenty of love to give. Despite initial shyness, she follows staff closely and forms strong bonds with her caregivers.
I mean who leaves their puppy outside in a box in Philly?! It's like they just threw them away! 
The note from the owner is heartbreaking - they're literally forced to choose between eviction and leaving their dog behind. 
But on the bright side, PSPCA stepped up and took care of Tangi. She's such a sweetie, always warming up to people and forming strong bonds with her staff 
We need more ppl to adopt her ASAP! 
I mean, can you imagine having to leave your puppy behind like that? It's heartbreaking to think about the owner feeling like they have no other choice. I guess it's a good thing PSPCA stepped in to help Tangi out.
And what's with all these 'radio silence' adoption apps? Is it too much to ask for some actual communication?
... this is just another example of how screwed the adoption system is in this country. I mean, come on, a note that says they left their dog because they got evicted? Like, what's next? "I have to abandon my kid because my paycheck stopped coming"? It's always someone else's problem, never their own... and now Tangi has to deal with it too 
. I swear, humans are so heartless sometimes 
. And don't even get me started on the fact that they filled out adoption apps but nobody responded... what a waste of time for them... poor pup just gets left behind 
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it's like they said the only option was to abandon her or lose their home 
anyway the PSPCA is doing an amazing job taking care of her and spreading love on social media 
if you can adopt Tangi I'm sure she'd thank you from the bottom of her heart 
. I hope she finds a new forever home soon, where she can get all the snuggles and attention her little heart desires 
... I'm literally feeling so bad for Tangi right now! 
I'm glad PSPCA stepped in and took care of her, but I also wish there was more support for people who are going through this kinda thing... maybe some kind of assistance program for pet owners facing eviction or something? 
She was just left outside a shelter in Philly & some poor owner had to leave her cuz they were getting evicted 
They're trying 2 find her a new forever home & it's literally breaking my heart