I'm heartbroken to share what recently happened to my sister, who went through something no animal lover should ever have to experience.
Seven months ago, three abandoned Husky mixes wandered onto her property. After trying to locate their owners, she decided to take them in--providing them with love, safety, and space to roam using electric collars. For six months, these sweet dogs--Chickies, Mateo, and Solobino--lived happy, secure lives. But when they started getting into a neighbor's chickens, my sister made the gut-wrenching decision to surrender them, believing it was the most responsible choice.
She brought them to the Union County Humane Society on Saturday, April 5th, heartbroken but hopeful they'd find good homes. The volunteer told her she was doing the right thing. But by Monday, she couldn't stop thinking about them. She immediately began making plans to move them to our parents' rural property where they could live safely and happily, far from neighbors.
She called the shelter repeatedly on Monday and Tuesday, trying to get through to explain her plan. Finally, on Tuesday evening, she reached Tammy--only to be told the unimaginable: all three dogs had already been euthanized.
Less than 48 business hours after surrendering them.
These dogs were never aggressive. They were sweet, loyal, and full of love. They deserved better. We are absolutely crushed--not just by their loss, but by how quickly they were discarded without a second chance, without even being listed for adoption.
This is not how a humane society should operate. My sister will carry this pain forever, and I share this because others deserve to know what can happen behind closed doors at a place that is supposed to be a safe haven.
Please think twice, ask questions, and be cautious before surrendering animals to a shelter--especially this one. read more