Video of Puppy Named 'Swiss Roll' Being Abandoned in Shelter Parking Lot Is Heartbreaking
Yesterday the York County SPCA out of York, Pennsylvania, posted an absolutely heartbreaking story about a precious three-month-old Pitt Bull mix puppy that was left tied up to a light pole and abandoned in their parking lot.
The dog can be seen trying to follow the person and struggling to get free from the pole.
The York County SPCA posted on Facebook, in part, "This bully-mix, full of life and love, is a stark reminder of the hardship many community members are facing. Pet owners in York County are grappling with economic insecurity, and many are confronted with breed restrictions when seeking affordable housing.
In the last two days, we have taken in 16 dogs, many of whom are coming in groups—abandoned or running loose with no one coming to claim them. Many of them show clear signs of ownership."
Related: Dog Rescuer Warns About the Sad Practice of People Abandoning Their Dogs at Parks
Here's a video the shelter shared of the moment sweet Swiss Roll was so cruelly abandoned.
Swiss Roll isn't available for adoption yet, but the shelter is asking if anyone is interested in adopting a pet, helping to foster a pet, or volunteering to visit their website here.
What To Do If You Absolutely Have To Re-Home Your Pet
It goes without saying, you should never leave your pet anywhere. That includes leaving it in a box at your veterinarian's office or at your local shelter. Do not abandon your pet in the country, or in a supermarket parking lot, or at a park somewhere.
Before you decide to re-home your pet you should really think about the reasons why. If you are re-homing due to sickness or a death in the family, these are valid and understandable and heartbreaking reasons. If you are re-homing your pet due to a behavioral issue, seek help from a professional first because most behavior problems in pets can be corrected. Your local animal shelter may even offer free help to correct any issues that are making you consider surrendering your pet.
If you absolutely must find a new home for your pet, ask friends or family if they are interested in adopting your animal. You can try re-homing groups on social media but be sure you check references and consider asking for a small re-homing fee so you can make sure your pet is going to a good home.
Contact your local Humane Society or animal shelter and ask about their re-homing intake process. Due to shelter overcrowding there may be a waiting period. You should make a monetary donation to the organization that will try and find your pet a new home, but at the very least you should offer volunteer time in exchange for this service.
Whatever you do, don't just dump your animal somewhere.
Shelters are so overcrowded and understaffed and they do an amazing job of caring for and rehoming pets in our communities. We at least owe them the courtesy of arranging for them to care for the animals we decided we can no longer care for.
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