An 8-year-old dog was left tied to a fence outside of the Animal Rescue League's Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center.
Raggedy Ann, a Shih Tzu, was spotted by a trash collector around 5 a.m. outside of the ARL's shelter on Tremont St. in the middle of August.
The dog had a collar but no tags and was left with a bowl of water so it was surmised that the owner did not know what else to do, and left the dog in a moment of panic.
After going through an exam, veterinarians removed a malignant mammary mass.
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Due to her condition, they are trying to find Raggedy Ann an new home as soon as possible so she may live the remainder of her life with a loving family.
The ARL will waive the adoption fee and council her new family on how to proceed.
Given her medical condition, ARL wants to see Raggedy Ann find a new home as quickly as possible so she may enjoy the remainder of her life in a home with a loving family. Her adoption fee will be waived, and ARL will council her new family on how to proceed with her medically once she goes home.
