The family of Max, a three-year-old dog abandoned by his owner due to financial circumstances, has decided to find the young canine a new home.
The Toronto Humane Society said a “strong lead” led to Max’s family Monday morning, one week after the dog was left with a note in a Toronto parkette.
Max’s family was engaged in a “thorough discussion” with a social worker who explained the opportunity of assigning Max a temporary foster home, giving time for the owners to “get back on their feet” via the shelter’s Urgent Care Program. But after careful consideration, the Toronto Humane Society told the Star, “the family is heartbroken, but at this time, feels the best outcome for Max is to find him a new home,”“Several people have already expressed interest in providing a home for Max if the reuniting effort did not pan out,” Tegan Buckingham, director of marketing and development for the humane society, said in an email.
“Choosing between caring for your pet and caring for your well-being is not a fair choice, but unfortunately, with nowhere left to turn, this has become a reality for a growing number,”Buckingham added the Toronto Humane Society offers different alternatives, including their Urgent Care Program to “keep the pet with their loving family.” But if neither of the options is suitable for the family, the local shelter will admit the animal.
“We understand how difficult this decision is for many pet families and want to help wherever we can,” Buckingham said.
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