A shelter is not a suitable place for dogs, yet many still end up in these dark, cold environments. For innocent pups, the experience is especially harsh after knowing the warmth of a loving home, making it even harder when they find themselves returning to the shelter a second or third time. Heartbreakingly, some dogs face even worse situations, like Lynch, a Pit Bull mix who was recently returned to the shelter in Paris, Kentucky, for the third time.
Devastating Story
Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) frequently shares poignant stories of dogs that have come to their shelters. However, the tale they shared on November 26, 2024, regarding Lynch was notably different. Lynch’s journey began in May 2023 when he arrived as a stray, was reclaimed by his owner, but then returned as a stray in February 2024. He was not picked up again.
In March 2024, Lynch was adopted, and everyone hoped he had finally found his happy ending. Unfortunately, in late November 2024, PAWS learned that Lynch had been abandoned at another shelter in Paris, Kentucky, about an hour away, leaving them devastated by his condition.
“To say we were shocked by Lynch’s condition is an understatement,” they stated in their post. Almost ten months earlier, Lynch weighed around 65 pounds, but now he had plummeted to just 39.3 pounds. The profound loss they felt was unlike anything they had previously experienced.
Hope Still In His Eyes
Upon seeing Lynch, the shelter staff initially felt he was a completely broken dog. Fortunately, that wasn’t true. Despite facing such neglect, “he has been the happiest dog to greet us, and his tail hasn’t stopped wagging,” they shared. His eyes radiated hope, providing the extra strength and motivation needed to ensure that he receives the life he truly deserves.
As they care for Lynch, they are offering him love and attention while he regains both his strength and weight. “We KNOW this baby deserves the absolute best now more than ever,” they added.
Additionally, authorities have been informed about the situation to initiate an investigation into his abandonment, with hopes for justice to prevail. In the end, the shelter urged everyone to support Lynch in his fight for a better life. “Please consider donating to Lynch. Your contributions will help cover any medical expenses he requires, high-quality food to aid his weight gain, bedding, toys, and all the love he could ever wish for,” they pleaded.
