Fayetteville, NC – A North Carolina animal shelter recently took in a litter of puppies who were left at their facility by a homeless man who included a note of explanation. According to the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, the letter the man included, “simultaneously broke and uplifted” their hearts.
Two days ago, the shelter shared the story they refer to as “a testament to the kindness that still exists in the world, even in the most challenging times.”
The shelter recounted the situation, writing:
We found a group of puppies at our shelter’s doorstep, left with a note that tore at our heartstrings. The note was from a kind soul, a homeless man who, despite his own hardships, took it upon himself to rescue these innocent lives after their mother, a local stray he cared for, tragically passed away.
The note explains that the man had been feeding a stray dog, but she was hit by a car and died. He searched for her puppies and found them, but did not have the means to care for them.
The note explains, “My heart shatters for them and their mother. I just want them to be given the chance their mother like myself, was never given. Please do not think poorly of me but it felt wrong leaving them alone in the cold waiting on a mother that would not be coming home. Sincerely, nameless man.”
The shelter expressed gratitude to the man, writing:
To this compassionate individual, wherever you are, we want you to know that your act of kindness has not gone unnoticed. Your empathy in the face of adversity gives us hope and inspiration. We promise to honor your selfless gesture by providing these puppies with the love and care they deserve. If you’re up for it, please swing by the shelter to visit the puppies and to get a proper thank you!
Find the shelter’s Facebook page here.
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