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“Here Is A Toy So He Won’t Forget Me”: Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can’t Beat It

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Sadly, the world is not always fun and bright. Sometimes hard decisions have to be made, even if they break your heart. A few days ago, this 12-year-old boy had to make one just like that.

On February 13th, a shelter called Xollin found an adorable puppy at their doorstep with a letter from a boy. The shelter said on their Facebook page: “Someone left this dog at the door of the shelter, inside a box, with a plush toy and a note. The note was written by a kid and he explained his dad was always beating the dog and was planning to sell him. So, in such a state of despair, he left the dog here to save him.”

After they shared this story, people from all over the world wanted to help, donate, and adopt the puppy.

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The box the puppy was found in

"Here Is A Toy So He Won't Forget Me": Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can't Beat It

Image credits: Xollin

The shelter’s first priority was to check the health of the puppy.

“We need to take the dog to the vet so he can check his tail, which apparently is fractured. We also need to remove parasites and get him a check-up. This means more expenses and work for us, but luckily the dog will be safe.”

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The letter that the kid left with the puppy

"Here Is A Toy So He Won't Forget Me": Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can't Beat It

Image credits: Xollin

They found out the 12-year-old boy named Andrés was from México state. Not much more information is known about him.

"Here Is A Toy So He Won't Forget Me": Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can't Beat It

Image credits: Xollin

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The letter says: “My name is Andrés and I’m 12 years old. My mom and I decided to leave him to you. All of this is behind my dad’s back, because he was thinking of selling him. But he is always beating and kicking the dog. Once he kicked him so hard that his little tail got injured. I hope you can help him and take care of him. Here is a plush toy so he won’t forget me.”

"Here Is A Toy So He Won't Forget Me": Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can't Beat It

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Image credits: Xollin

The shelter named the dog Rene. They are looking for the right family for the puppy—they have many choices because they got over 300 messages with people wanting to adopt this beautiful pup.

"Here Is A Toy So He Won't Forget Me": Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can't Beat It

Image credits: Xollin

The shelter also mentioned that they wish more people would adopt animals, not only when they go viral. There are millions of abused animals in the world and they all need love and a happy family.

“If you all opened your heart and your home to all and not only to this dog, all our animals in the shelter would have been already adopted twice. Thanks to the few people who came to the shelter offering their help to protect other animals suffering abuse or being abandoned in our district and surroundings.”

"Here Is A Toy So He Won't Forget Me": Boy Leaves His Helpless Puppy At A Shelter So His Dad Can't Beat It

Image credits: Xollin

What do you think about this story? Did the boy and his mother do the right thing? Let us know in the comments.

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Please consider adopting an animal or donating some money to a shelter. Every penny counts!

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Aelita Senvaitytė

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

What do you think ?

Rosesinmyhair 4 years ago

God I hope the dad doesn't see this post. May endanger the boy and his Mum. But what a brave and loving act on behalf of them both. Xx

262points

Marnie 4 years ago

Yeah, maybe that shelter should have kept it quiet!!

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Karen Boddy 4 years ago

Totally agree. Care should have been taken to protect the boy and his mother. This pup should have been quietly adopted, same as the rest of the shelter's animals. This story put them on the radar.

13points

Dianne Batts 4 years ago

Couldn't agree with you more. If someone can do this to an animal, chances are they'll treat people like it too!!

7points

RaroaRaroa 4 years ago

300 people wanting to adopt the pup. How many are looking for this poor kid and his mother? So sad.

6points

Seabeast 4 years ago

No kidding. Many abusive spouses/parents mistreat pets to frighten their family members into submission.

3points

Gail Swearngin 4 years ago

I was thinking the same damn thing. I cant even believe someone would be so stupid to go public like this.

3points

Brianna Noori-Wilson 4 years ago

Thinking the same thing

3points

Tammy Ralph 4 years ago

My first thoughts exactly, i think we should all ask for it to be removed, I for one are going to.

2points

Tammy Ralph 4 years ago

Rachel Stern please don't broadcast it on twitter as well.

1point

Cindy Snow 4 years ago

I doubt he can read...

1point

Polly Kronenberger 4 years ago

I hope the same thing Rosesinmyhair. That was my first concern. For the little boy and his mother.

1point

LarrySShields 4 years ago

I agree too, well said. The shelter could find a loving forever home for Rene without going viral. God bless Andrés, his Mom, and Rene. I hope Andrés can adopt another dog as soon as he grows up and is living independently........................http://www.cash95.com/

-1point

Olivia jhon 4 years ago

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Jennifer 4 years ago

Great that the dog is now safe, however the shelter, before making this go viral (or even sharing it publicly at all) should have really thought about the safety of the mom and boy. If the father sees this, and recognises the dog and the realises then story is about him and his own family it will have terrible consequences. The shelter really should have thought a bit more about the circumstances and not so much about online attention.

173points

Nash Nopper 4 years ago

I totally agree!

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hobbitly 4 years ago

Indeed, really stupid imo they made the note and the story public -_-

12points

Angela Belfiore 4 years ago

I am so proud of the selfless boy who knew this was wrong and decided to protect the dog he obviously loved but i have to agree, I am extremely concerned for the boy and his mother. Can the shelter reach out to authorities to make sure this does not end horribly?

10points

Jonathan Henry 4 years ago

Sounds like the 'dad?' Is from the old school of ignorance... just tell him the dog ran away and he would swear and curse and believe it...

10points

Sherri Cimoch 4 years ago

I agree! Why show the letter? Geez!

4points

Gipsy Kings fan 4 years ago

I agree too, well said. The shelter could find a loving forever home for Rene without going viral. God bless Andrés, his Mom, and Rene. I hope Andrés can adopt another dog as soon as he grows up and is living independently.

3points

Jean McCutchan 4 years ago

Something tells me this guy is not a Bored Panda reader. There aren't many news papers to pick up the story in Mexico. My greatest fear is them living in an abusive environment.

2points

Rick 4 years ago

And the thing is this is just one website. What about if the local news picks it up (which is likely they will as they run stories like this all the time) and report it in the local newspaper or news bulletin?

2points

Helen Wrd 4 years ago

they are in danger no matter what. Once the dog wasn't there any longer and how aggressive this man is, they both got beaten before it went viral. They also need help.

1point

Sunzilla 4 years ago

I agree. But online attention is necessary creating funding and awareness. They should probably have used a fake name/note and different dog for the pics.

1point

Lori Ross 4 years ago

I totally agree with you Jennifer. This could put the boy and his mother in harm's way.

1point

spharoe 4 years ago

You’re so right.

1point

Janice Amrani 4 years ago

Jennifer Those were my thoughts exactly!

0points

Belinda Mellor 4 years ago

Letter is in Spanish. Likely neither boy nor father speaks or reads English. The ‘online attention’ has probably covered the vet bills as well as getting this pup a new home, and it is possible several others from this shelter. More importantly, it might make other people think about how their actions negatively affect their families . The outcomes are not just about ‘likes’

0points

Barbara Nyswonger 4 years ago

maybe pic & letter is fake...what's done is done. now we pray for the mother& son. pray that father runs away and never returns..

0points

Barbara Nyswonger 4 years ago

can't point fingers. what's done is done. all we can do is pray for the best for mom & son! fur baby out of it forever. he will have his day.

0points

Hans 4 years ago

What an heroic act. I truly hope there is another heroic act that frees the little hero from the abusive person in his life.

87points

Stacy Howard 4 years ago

Yes and I hope the abuser pays! How awful!!

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Rosesinmyhair 4 years ago

God I hope the dad doesn't see this post. May endanger the boy and his Mum. But what a brave and loving act on behalf of them both. Xx

262points

Marnie 4 years ago

Yeah, maybe that shelter should have kept it quiet!!

25points

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Karen Boddy 4 years ago

Totally agree. Care should have been taken to protect the boy and his mother. This pup should have been quietly adopted, same as the rest of the shelter's animals. This story put them on the radar.

13points

Dianne Batts 4 years ago

Couldn't agree with you more. If someone can do this to an animal, chances are they'll treat people like it too!!

7points

RaroaRaroa 4 years ago

300 people wanting to adopt the pup. How many are looking for this poor kid and his mother? So sad.

6points

Seabeast 4 years ago

No kidding. Many abusive spouses/parents mistreat pets to frighten their family members into submission.

3points

Gail Swearngin 4 years ago

I was thinking the same damn thing. I cant even believe someone would be so stupid to go public like this.

3points

Brianna Noori-Wilson 4 years ago

Thinking the same thing

3points

Tammy Ralph 4 years ago

My first thoughts exactly, i think we should all ask for it to be removed, I for one are going to.

2points

Tammy Ralph 4 years ago

Rachel Stern please don't broadcast it on twitter as well.

1point

Cindy Snow 4 years ago

I doubt he can read...

1point

Polly Kronenberger 4 years ago

I hope the same thing Rosesinmyhair. That was my first concern. For the little boy and his mother.

1point

LarrySShields 4 years ago

I agree too, well said. The shelter could find a loving forever home for Rene without going viral. God bless Andrés, his Mom, and Rene. I hope Andrés can adopt another dog as soon as he grows up and is living independently........................http://www.cash95.com/

-1point

Olivia jhon 4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Jennifer 4 years ago

Great that the dog is now safe, however the shelter, before making this go viral (or even sharing it publicly at all) should have really thought about the safety of the mom and boy. If the father sees this, and recognises the dog and the realises then story is about him and his own family it will have terrible consequences. The shelter really should have thought a bit more about the circumstances and not so much about online attention.

173points

Nash Nopper 4 years ago

I totally agree!

48points

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hobbitly 4 years ago

Indeed, really stupid imo they made the note and the story public -_-

12points

Angela Belfiore 4 years ago

I am so proud of the selfless boy who knew this was wrong and decided to protect the dog he obviously loved but i have to agree, I am extremely concerned for the boy and his mother. Can the shelter reach out to authorities to make sure this does not end horribly?

10points

Jonathan Henry 4 years ago

Sounds like the 'dad?' Is from the old school of ignorance... just tell him the dog ran away and he would swear and curse and believe it...

10points

Sherri Cimoch 4 years ago

I agree! Why show the letter? Geez!

4points

Gipsy Kings fan 4 years ago

I agree too, well said. The shelter could find a loving forever home for Rene without going viral. God bless Andrés, his Mom, and Rene. I hope Andrés can adopt another dog as soon as he grows up and is living independently.

3points

Jean McCutchan 4 years ago

Something tells me this guy is not a Bored Panda reader. There aren't many news papers to pick up the story in Mexico. My greatest fear is them living in an abusive environment.

2points

Rick 4 years ago

And the thing is this is just one website. What about if the local news picks it up (which is likely they will as they run stories like this all the time) and report it in the local newspaper or news bulletin?

2points

Helen Wrd 4 years ago

they are in danger no matter what. Once the dog wasn't there any longer and how aggressive this man is, they both got beaten before it went viral. They also need help.

1point

Sunzilla 4 years ago

I agree. But online attention is necessary creating funding and awareness. They should probably have used a fake name/note and different dog for the pics.

1point

Lori Ross 4 years ago

I totally agree with you Jennifer. This could put the boy and his mother in harm's way.

1point

spharoe 4 years ago

You’re so right.

1point

Janice Amrani 4 years ago

Jennifer Those were my thoughts exactly!

0points

Belinda Mellor 4 years ago

Letter is in Spanish. Likely neither boy nor father speaks or reads English. The ‘online attention’ has probably covered the vet bills as well as getting this pup a new home, and it is possible several others from this shelter. More importantly, it might make other people think about how their actions negatively affect their families . The outcomes are not just about ‘likes’

0points

Barbara Nyswonger 4 years ago

maybe pic & letter is fake...what's done is done. now we pray for the mother& son. pray that father runs away and never returns..

0points

Barbara Nyswonger 4 years ago

can't point fingers. what's done is done. all we can do is pray for the best for mom & son! fur baby out of it forever. he will have his day.

0points

Hans 4 years ago

What an heroic act. I truly hope there is another heroic act that frees the little hero from the abusive person in his life.

87points

Stacy Howard 4 years ago

Yes and I hope the abuser pays! How awful!!

52points

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