Summary
A man found a Yorkshire terrier tied up outside a supermarket and, unable to find its owner, decided to adopt the dog. He registered the dog’s microchip in his name, making them officially a family. Animal shelters in the U.S. report similar abandonment cases, with millions of animals entering shelters each year.
Key Facts
- A man found a Yorkshire terrier tied up outside a store.
- He stayed with the dog for hours, hoping the owner would return.
- After days without finding the owner, he adopted the dog.
- He officially registered the dog's microchip in his name.
- Animal shelters in the U.S. handle millions of animals yearly.
- About 59% of these animals are strays, and 30% are owner surrenders.
- There are more animals in shelters now compared to the previous year.
