Paris Teen Abandons Dog Just 48 Hours After Adoption
Louna, a sweet 4-year-old spaniel, was tied to a pole and left outside a Paris hospital—just two days after being adopted. Her story is a heartbreaking reminder of how thoughtless adoptions continue to fuel France's growing animal abandonment crisis.
A Shocking Scene in the Heart of Paris
In a chilling display of neglect, a teenage girl in Paris abandoned her recently adopted dog, Louna, in the street—less than 48 hours after bringing her home. The young spaniel was tied to a pole in front of a hospital, left alone without food, water, or explanation.
Hospital staff noticed the frightened dog and quickly alerted authorities. Louna was rescued by the animal rights group Action Protection Animale, who shared her story online, sparking national outrage.
“I Didn’t Realize It Would Be This Much Work”
After a brief investigation, the young owner was located. When questioned by police, her explanation was disarmingly simple: “I didn’t realize it would be this much work.”
According to Action Protection Animale, the adoption happened in a “vague context” that raises concerns about oversight and education when it comes to placing animals in responsible homes. The group criticized the abandonment as “voluntary and conscious.”
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One Dog, Thousands of Stories Like It
Louna’s case is just one of 200,000 annual pet abandonments in France—a devastating number that places the country among the worst in Europe for animal neglect.
Described as “adorable, sweet as can be,” Louna is now safe at a shelter in Aix-les-Bains. But like so many others, she waits for a family that will truly value her.
“These animals ask for nothing. Adopting one is a choice, not an obligation. And once you make that choice, you must own it,” the rescue organization wrote in an emotional social media post.
A Crisis That Can’t Be Ignored
As shelters fill up, especially during the summer months, animal welfare groups are begging the public to stop treating pets like disposable objects.
Every year, thousands of innocent animals like Louna are left behind—confused, scared, and heartbroken—because someone didn’t stop to think. The message from the rescue community is clear: adopt responsibly. Don’t add to the flood of abandoned souls overwhelming shelters across France.
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