08/03/2026
** A MUST READ ** This story is probably my BIGGEST RESCUE HEARTACHE of the last decade --when someone took JUST ONE dog home -- and Maricopa County Animal Control allowed it.
Two small dogs found motionless due to being covered in thorns in the desert. A friend's mom actually found the dogs, called the fire department who rescued them, and the mom made it clear these two dogs should stay together. Even if she had not, anyone could see these dogs belonged together and DESERVED to stay together.
The dogs were released to Maricopa County Animal Control.
You can see in the photos where someone held one dog up to see the other -- the eyes were soft to see her beloved BFF ,,, then you see the question in her eyes, "please don't go", and you see the panic as they take the other dog away.
"Go ahead, say goodbye to your little friend....."
WHAT THE .........
IN PART -- I blame the original owner who did not keep the dogs safe, did not have ID on the dogs and no microchips. Had they done better, the dogs would be safe, at home, and together.
IN PART -- I blame MCACC for not having enough decency to require these dogs get adopted as a pair. For as much news coverage as this story had, people were lining up for these dogs. I made a post when it happened and many people were asking about them -- willing to adopt as a pair.
IN PART (and mostly) -- I blame the person who saw the story, drove to MCACC and adopted just one dog -- a heartless person (in my opinion) who saw these two and took just one.
There are hundreds of dogs at the shelter, and someone, who received much praise for adopting ONE of these dogs, could have adopted any other Chihuahua at the shelters (there is never a shortage). The person who adopted just one should have received no praise, but instead, a lesson about doing what's best for both dogs -- KEEP THEM TOGETHER.
Someone adopted ONE dog and left the other behind -- in fear and with a broken heart, never to see the beloved BFF (or sibling) again.
Please NEVER be a heartless person when it comes to dogs.
If there is a pair, ADOPT THE PAIR or move on to a solo dog. You have a choice; the dogs do not. They are stuck with the decisions of irresponsible humans.
MCACC had news coverage all over this. They have tremendous P.R. at their fingertips, and they chose the irresponsible and easy way out, and not bother to stipulate "bonded pair". Shame on whoever made that decision. Shame on the adopter.
Owners, MCACC, and adopters -- DO BETTER.
These dogs did NOT deserve to lose each other. 💔
Please share this message far and wide so we may help get it through to some people who need to be enlightened.
