Two Dogs Left Tied Outside New Jersey Shelter With A Note That Breaks Hearts

One morning, the first workers at Bloomfield Animal Shelter in New Jersey spotted a heartbreaking sight outside the shelter.

Tied to the cold fence, two dogs were huddled together, waiting for someone who never came back.

They weren’t barking or whining. They just sat quietly as if they were still holding on to hope that this was all just a mistake, that any second now, their owner would return to take them home.

As the staff approached, they noticed a folded note tucked beside them. What they read stopped them in their tracks:

“Hi. I am sorry, but my babies deserve to live their golden years happy and in a good, warm home for the winter. I can’t take care of them while living on the street. Our home was foreclosed on, putting us out in the street.”

The note explained everything. Their owner had lost their home and had been forced into homelessness.

With winter coming, they couldn’t bear the thought of Shadow and Tiger suffering in the cold with them. So they tied them to the shelter gate, hoping this desperate act would at least keep them safe.

The letter went on to say that the boys had been together since birth and should never be separated. It also shared that they were gentle and loved being around people and other animals.

The staff felt crushed. They could see how much these dogs had been loved, and the thought of their owner writing that note in tears weighed heavily on everyone’s hearts.

Unfortunately, the shelter was already full, and they knew they couldn’t give Shadow and Tiger the care they needed.

Desperate for help, they posted their story on social media, praying that someone out there would see the dogs’ faces and be moved to act.

That someone was Christine Biggiani Bakelaar from Scooby-Doo’s Rescue Mission in Lincoln Park. Shadow and Tiger’s sad, searching eyes reached straight into her soul, and she knew she couldn’t leave them there.

She drove to Bloomfield right away, and when she finally stood in front of Shadow and Tiger, something incredible happened.

Their expressions changed. Their tails began to wag, and for the first time since being abandoned, their eyes softened. It was as if they instantly knew she was there to save them.

Christine bent down, read the note, and felt her heart twist. Then she noticed something strange: her birthday was the same as Shadow and Tiger’s. That tiny coincidence felt like fate, like these boys were meant to cross paths with her.

Christine quickly found them a foster home. Soon, Shadow and Tiger were resting on a peaceful farm, surrounded by fresh air, soft beds, and kind people.

At first, they were hesitant, still carrying the weight of being left behind. But slowly, the love of their foster family began to heal them.

Christine couldn’t stop thinking about their former owner. She didn’t want to shame or judge them. She only hoped for a chance to reconnect, to let them know their boys were together, happy, and cared for. Maybe one day that message will reach them.

For now, Shadow and Tiger don’t have to worry about the cold or the streets. They have each other, a soft place to sleep, and the promise of a better tomorrow.