Abandoned Puppy Found Inside An Airport's Restroom Had A Heartbreaking Note From His Mom
Chewy was only three months old when he was found abandoned inside a restroom at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, and the note left with him made the situation even harder to read.
The tiny Chihuahua had been left behind with a heartbreaking message from his mom, turning a shocking discovery into a story about fear, desperation, and a puppy who needed help fast.
What happened next gave Chewy a second chance, but the note still says plenty on its own.
Meet Chewy.
Chewy's mom was escaping an abusive relationship and found herself at the airport. The flight wouldn't allow her to take Chewy along, so she decided to leave him behind with a note, hoping a good Samaritan would rescue him.
The heartbreaking note.
The heartbreaking note.
The note read:
Hi! I’m Chewy!
My owner was in an abusive relationship and couldn’t afford for me to get on the flight. She didn’t want to leave me with all her heart, but she had NO other option.
My ex-boyfriend kicked my dog when we were fighting, and he has a big knot on his head. He probably needs a vet.
I love Chewy so much. Please love and take care of him.
That's when the story took a turn.
Emergency medical attention
As soon as the airport security guard found Chewy and read the note, the airport staff quickly contacted Connor and Millie’s Dog Rescue, a foster-based local nonprofit center.
They knew Chewy needed emergency medical attention for head trauma.
Chewy gets medical attention.
The rescue center took Chewy and rushed him to an emergency vet clinic. For those of you who are unaware, Connor and Millie's Dog Rescue (CMDR) shelters senior and special needs dogs and gives them the TLC they require until they find their forever loving homes.
Chewy finds his home.
Chewy’s rescue echoes the abandoned puppy found in a shoebox, hiding near a house.
Chewy finds his home.
It wasn't long before Chewy made a full recovery and, thanks to the people who shared his story, even found his forever loving home.
Help your pets find help.
Help your pets find help.
Abusive relationships are the worst, and they affect our pets too. Pets are often victims of domestic abuse when one of their parents is trapped in an abusive relationship.
In Summary...
It's sad and truly heartbreaking how pets are abandoned in the middle of nowhere. Although we're happy Chewy found his forever loving home, many pets don't and often end up stray.
When you're sure you can't care for your pets, please bring them to a no-kill shelter where they can wait for their loving family to take them home. Please don't abandon your pets.
Chewy's story is a painful reminder of that.
Want more airport heartbreak like Chewy’s mom’s note, read the injured dog’s story at this bathroom.
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