BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Animal Care is asking for help the community’s help after a dog was, “dumped in the rain, without even a second glance.”
The entire incident was caught on video by a shelter security camera. In the video, a vehicle drives up and lets a dog out on the side of the building, according to a Beaumont Animal Care release.
After the dog was "kicked out" of the vehicle, the vehicle left and the dog chases after it. The vehicle eventually goes out of the security camera's range.
“She still wants to be with her family and chases after the car all the way down the street,” Beaumont Animal Care officials said.
Later, the dog returns to the shelter parking lot where Beaumont Animal Care crews saw her walking by the front door. They were able to catch her before any harm could come to her.
“Now this pup is left alone, confused, and wondering where her family went,” Beaumont Animal Care officials said.
Dumping animals is illegal and those who do it could face an up to $500 fine, according to the release.
“These animals don’t deserve to be abandoned in an unfamiliar place,” Beaumont Animal Care officials said. “It isn’t fair to the animals or the staff that are left dealing with the aftermath.”
Anyone who may recognize the dog or vehicle is asked to call Beaumont Animal Care at 409-838-3304. Anyone who would like to adopt the dog can submit an application online at beaumonttexas.gov.
She will be available on September 21, 2022.
“We’ve always known that working in the animal field can be heartbreaking, but days like this make it even harder,” Beaumont Animal Care officials said.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Beaumont Animal Care release:
We’ve always known that working in the animal field can be heartbreaking, but days like this make it even harder.
Dumped in the rain, without even a second glance, and now this pup is left alone, confused, and wondering where her family went. You can see in the security camera footage below that even after the dog is kicked out of the vehicle on the side of the building, she still wants to be with her family and chases after the car all the way down the street. She eventually wanders back to our parking lot hoping that’s where her family will come for her. Luckily, we saw her walk by our front door and were able to catch her before risking her getting hit by cars.
If you recognize the dog or vehicle, please call us at (409)838-3304. Dumping animals is against the law and you can be faced with a fine up to $500. These animals don’t deserve to be abandoned in an unfamiliar place. It isn’t fair to the animals or the staff that are left dealing with the aftermath. In the one hour that our shelter has been open, we’ve had 5 dogs come in. Be a responsible pet owner and help keep strays off the streets of Beaumont.
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