Dog Discovered Abandoned In US With Emotional Note From Previous Owner
The five-year-old dog was temporarily adopted by a couple but they couldn't keep the dog permanently, PEOPLE reported.
In an attempt to get help, they shared a photo of Andre on Facebook, showing the dog with the message his previous owner left pinned to his collar.
Tara Borelli, a nonprofit attorney, said she noticed the Facebook post about Andre, who was abandoned near a famous park in Atlanta. The incident reportedly took place after snow began to fall in Atlanta in late January.
Ms Borelli claimed that despite the forecasters' advice to stay inside, she was unable to sit at home.
"I saw this appeal for assistance. A message had been pinned to Andre's collar when he was found tied up in a garden close to Piedmont Park," Ms Borelli told PEOPLE.
"My dad is homeless and has no one to take me. I'm a very good dog. No shelter will take me, and my dad's heart is devastated. Please be polite and loving to Andre," the note read.
The letter explained that the previous owner was homeless and unable to provide for the animal.
Ms Borelli believed Andre's owner left him at the park for "maximum visibility," hoping someone would notice him and "take him to safety."
Despite knowing she won't be able to keep Andre permanently due to her own dog's health problems, Ms Borelli took care of him for months.
Although Andre was "amazing" to care for, Ms Borelli had to make the difficult choice to place the dog at a shelter in April to find him a permanent home.
Fulton County Animal Services collaborated with local animal lovers to find Andre a new home, as per PEOPLE.
In early May, Andre's gentle attitude and the support of the community helped him find a new home in Atlanta. The family intends to foster Andre for a month to make sure everything works out.
Andre will be officially adopted if everything goes well.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
13 hours ago
- India Today
Chennai man, 55, mauled to death in unprovoked attack by neighbour's Pitbull dog
A 55-year-old man was mauled to death by his neighbour's Pitbull dog while returning home from work in Chennai's Jafferkhanpet area on victim, Karunakaran, had just finished work along with his friend when his neighbour Pungodi's pet dog suddenly attacked him. Before he could defend himself, the Pitbull bit him on his right inner thigh and private parts, causing severe also suffered injuries when she tried to restrain her dog. She is currently undergoing treatment for the bite wounds. Residents rushed Karunakaran to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries on the way. His body was later shifted to the Government Hospital for post-mortem Pitbull has since been caught and placed under observation. Police said that an investigation is under way and charges will be filed against Pungodi following the another case in Chennai, a seven-year-old girl was mauled by her house owner's dog, also reported to be a Pitbull, leaving her with serious facial injuries on August child's family lived on the first floor of the premises owned by 45-year-old Jothi, who kept the dog. The girl's father, Raja, said the attack was unprovoked. 'The dog was quiet but suddenly grabbed my daughter's face. I had to jump in and open its jaws to save my child. But her face is full of injuries. Doctors are saying that it might take two years to heal. Doctors say that she will require plastic surgery and might take two years to heal. Police have taken my complaint,' said dog was subsequently caught and sent to a Corporation animal shelter, while Jothi was booked under sections 125 and 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act. - Ends IN THIS STORY#Chennai
News18
14 hours ago
- News18
50-Year-Old Chennai Man Mauled To Death By Neighbour's Pitbull
A 55-year-old man was mauled to death by an unleashed Pitbull in Chennai's Jafferkhanpet. The dog owner is facing negligence charges. In yet another distressing case of brutal dog attack, a 55-year-old man was mauled to death by a Pitbull in Chennai's Jafferkhanpet area on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Karunakaran, died on the spot due to injuries after the unleashed dog pounced on him in a residential area. A woman named Poongodi owned the Pitbull and as it was not leashed, it managed to cause fatal injuries to the victim. In a bid to save the victim, Poongodi tried to intervene but the agitated animal bit her too. She suffered bite injuries and is undergoing treatment. As per a report by Times of India, a case is registered against her for negligence. As the dog attacked Karunakaran, he was rushed to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries on the way. His body was later shifted to the Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. As per the police, the Pitbull has been placed under observation and once its owner gets back from the hospital, she will be charged. Ghaziabad Pet Dog Attack On Tuesday, a pet dog bit a woman's leg inside a society in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram. The CCTV footage shows that the dog suddenly pounced on the woman, who was waiting for the lift, in the lobby. This dog had come out of another lift nearby and pounced on the woman. Notably, there was no leash on the dog, and after the incident, the woman was left in the lobby crying in pain. view comments First Published: August 20, 2025, 14:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
NDTV
17 hours ago
- NDTV
Chennai Man, 50, Mauled To Death By Neighbour's Pitbull: Cops
Chennai: In yet another disturbing case of dog attack, a 55-year-old man was mauled to death by a Pitbull in Chennai's Jafferkhanpet area on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Karunakaran, died on the spot due to injuries after the dog attacked him in a narrow residential street. Police said the Pitbull, owned by a woman named Poongodi, was not leashed when it lunged at the victim. In the struggle, the owner too suffered bite injuries while trying to restrain the animal. She is undergoing treatment and will be arrested for negligence once discharged, police confirmed. "The dog mauled the neighbour, none could overpower it and the man died on the spot," a senior officer told NDTV. The officer further added, "We are investigating if the owner had obtained licence for the dog." Eyewitnesses recounted that the attack was particularly brutal, with the dog biting the victim's genital area. Neighbours said they had earlier urged the owner to shift the dog, citing safety concerns in the congested street, but their appeals went unheeded. Veterinary officials later captured the Pitbull, and it has been sent for observation. Police said no formal complaints were lodged earlier against the owner, though residents had raised concerns with the Chennai Corporation. This death comes close on the heels of other dog bite cases in the city. Last year, a girl was mauled by Rottweilers at a park, and earlier this month, another auto driver was injured by two Rottweilers being walked by a minor boy. In that case, the owner was arrested and the dogs were sent to the pound. With rising incidents of pet dog attacks, the Chennai Corporation is considering stricter measures, including mandatory muzzling of ferocious breeds in public spaces. The latest tragedy also comes amid the Supreme Court's interim order directing Delhi authorities to capture and shelter stray dogs.
