It was January. Atlanta was freezing. Snow everywhere. And there sat Andre, a pitbull-boxer mix, alone in a park. But here’s the kicker: He wasn’t just alone.
He was wearing a note. A note that spelled out a truth so raw, so devastating, it’ll make you weep.
It read: “My dad is homeless and no one will take me. He’s heartbroken and has nowhere left to go. I’m a very good dog. Please show me love.”
Think about that! This wasn’t neglect. This was a desperate, agonizing plea from a man who loved his dog more than life itself, forced to make an impossible choice.
Loyalty, heartbreak, hope – all on one piece of paper.
Atlanta attorney Tara Borelli saw the photo. She didn’t hesitate. Drove nearly 10 miles through the snow to find him.
Brought him home.
Fed him.
Gave him warmth.
Gave him that first flicker of safety.
Because it wasn’t just about saving a dog; it was about honoring a man’s love.
Andre, a truly “good dog,” settled right in. House-trained. Gentle. Loved. This wasn’t some wild stray. This was a cherished companion, caught in a trap of circumstance.
Eventually, Andre went to Fulton County Animal Shelter, and his story exploded. Social media shared that gut-wrenching note.
And you know what happened? People stepped up! Offers poured in. Not just for Andre, but for countless others.
Because this wasn’t about a bad owner. It was about a broken heart. And that makes all the difference.
Andre’s now with a foster family, heading for a brighter future. But his story? It’s a loud, clear message: Shelters are full of Andres.
Good dogs, deeply loved, abandoned not by choice, but by desperation.
They need you.
They need your help.
This isn’t just a sad tale; it’s a powerful reminder to open your eyes, and your heart, to the dogs waiting for their second chance.