A viral video captured the heartbreaking abandonment of a senior dog, leaving viewers deeply moved.
Senior dog Athena faced tragic abandonment by her family when she became very old.
Fortunately, she was eventually rescued and given a second chance at life
Sad dog heartbroken after her family moved away and left her behind
A viral video shared by Paws 4 Hope tells a heartwarming story about a senior dog’s heartbreaking abandonment and joyful rescue.
The video begins with scenes of the poor dog, unable to keep her head up after her family moved away and left her behind.
Athena, a senior dog from Nikolaevka, Bulgaria, had been a devoted companion to her family for many years.
However, her family chose to move without her, leaving Athena behind as if she were an unwanted object.
The footage showed Athena with a sad expression. She couldn’t even keep her head up after her family moved away.
This abandonment left Athena heartbroken and alone, with a heavy chain still around her neck. She looked forward to spending her golden years surrounded by the family she loved.
She was found sitting by the road, despondent and forlorn.
The heartbroken sence left animals touch in tears.
Athena faced serious health risks after being abandoned.
Laurica Nagel, a local dog rescue volunteer, came across Athena’s plight and intervened.
She discovered Athena in a dire state—weak.
After being abandoned for a long time, Athena was discovered in serious health condition. She was malnourished, covered in fleas and ticks, and partially blind.
Nagel transported Athena to a rescue center, where she received essential care. Athena quickly received medical attention, including washing, feeding, and treatment
Despite these efforts, finding a permanent home for a senior dog like Athena proved challenging.
Athena found love after being betrayed by her family
Fortune smiled upon Athena when a family, moved by her story on social media, decided to adopt her.
Unlike her previous family, they saw her as a loving and resilient dog deserving of a warm and caring home. They were dedicated to providing Athena with the affection and security she had been missing.
Many animal lovers were heartbroken by Athena’s story, but they were hopeful for her new life.
They were not only saddened by her abandonment but also hopeful that she would get a second chance at life.
One person said: Thank you to the rescuers god bless you all.
A second wrote: Thank you very much for your kindness. Bravo. Well done. You are a very good person. Congratulations. May God always have you well and bless you all.
While a third commented: The owners heartless bustards. Their place in jail. Poor dog. She looks absolutly exhausted. Thank that paid attention on it. Kind, wonderful people.
Another added: there are terrible humans who not deserve an animal ever. Thank you for rescuing this lovely dog.
Watching the video
