Boy Leaves Puppy At Shelter To Save It From Violent Dad

Story By: Jonathan MaciasSub EditorJoseph GolderAgency: Central European News

A 12-year-old boy has left his pit bull puppy at an animal shelter in a box with a teddy and a handwritten letter explaining that he could not protect it from his aggressive dad who used to beat it.

The puppy was left in a box at the Xollin animal shelter in the central Mexican state of Mexico and NGO members posted a photo of the dog next to the boy’s letter.

The shelter’s message said: “We have this puppy here that became viral online after a 12-year-old boy decided to leave it with us to save it from his father’s abuse.”

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According to the animal shelter, the box was found by volunteers at the front door with the pooch inside alongside a letter and a teddy bear.

The letter said: “My name is Andres and I am 12 years old. My mum and I have decided to leave the dog in your hands without my father knowing about it because he wanted to sell it.

“He beat and kicked it. He kicked it so hard once that he hurt its tail. I hope you can help it and look after it. I left a teddy bear with it so the pooch can remember me.”

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Shelter staff said they named the animal Rene and are waiting for a family to adopt it.

Following news of the incident, the shelter has reportedly received over 300 offers to adopt the pit bull although they lamented the fact that people do not seem interested in the other animals also waiting for a family.

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