Senior Dog Found In Public Bathroom With Note From Struggling Family

Louisiana animal control officers rushed to the scene after receiving a call about a dog found in a bathroom at Destrehan’s Splash Park. She was an elderly black Lab who appeared to be pregnant. But when they got a closer look, they noticed that she was just a little overweight. Someone had left chicken for her, which she had quickly gobbled down. This left her a little bloated, but otherwise okay. The pup was also left with a vague note, which led to the rest of Ladybird’s story. The officers quickly learned that this wasn’t an act of animal cruelty, but instead, it was about a family going through tough times. Ladybird’s Family The note left with Ladybird said: “Be nice 2 dog – got stuck no car – be back soon – give my dog some water – be back in morning.” There was also a water bottle beside it. Officials brought Ladybird to the St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter to keep her safe. Image: Screenshot, @VBSPCA/Facebook Ladybird’s human biked back to the public bathroom in the morning just as his note had claimed. When she wasn’t there, he called animal control. They informed him about where his dog was, so he reached out to the shelter with the full story. “He called us and said he ...