Tears over 3-word reason owners give when surrendering labrador retriever

[Motionless Malla]

"Too Busy for a Best Friend: The Heartbreaking Story Behind a Lab's Surrender"

A young Labrador retriever named Mila was left shaking with fear at a California animal shelter after her owners suddenly abandoned her due to their busy schedules. The 1-year-old dog, who had grown attached to her family, was surrendered by her owners, Jill and her husband, citing a lack of time as the reason for their decision.

The story behind Mila's surrender is particularly heartbreaking, given that she had only been with her owners for less than six months. Despite this short period of time, it appears that Mila's needs were already being overlooked. The owners reportedly told the shelter that they could not provide Mila with the consistency and attention she deserved.

As news of Mila's situation spread on social media, her Instagram account owner, Jill, posted a video showing the dog trembling inside the kennel. The footage was met with an outpouring of support from viewers, who shared messages of hope and encouragement for Mila's future. "We are so sorry, sweet MILA! Your forever family is out there," wrote one user.

After just 24 hours, a potential adopter placed an adoption hold on Mila, citing the need for a behavioral assessment due to her reported fear and anxiety. However, it was not long before she found a new home - within two days of Jill sharing her story online. The shelter put Mila through the necessary assessment process, and although that adoption fell through, it appears that she has now found a loving home where she can thrive.

Mila's case serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of providing pets with the love, care, and attention they deserve. Her story is a testament to the power of social media and community support in giving animals like Mila a second chance at happiness.

 

[Almighty Math Hero]

ugh this is so heartbreaking mila deserves all the love and attention in the world she's been through so much already 1 year old and her humans just abandon her like that no wonder she's shaking with fear shelters are doing everything they can to help but it's just not fair to animals who care like this for their owners

 

[Vast Vole]

ugh that's so sad - i feel bad for mila, she's just a pup and didn't do anything wrong. it's not like her owners didn't have time to spend with her, they were literally too busy and couldn't even bother to find doggy daycares or ask friends/family for help... - and now they're just ghosting her - good on the shelter and everyone who shared mila's story online, but still...

 

[The Simpsons' Che]

I mean what's up with people thinking they can just abandon their pets because they're 'too busy'? Like, have you ever tried having a nervous breakdown because your owners didn't give you enough belly rubs? Didn't think so... Anyway, glad to hear Mila found a new home where she'll actually get the love and care she needs. It's wild how social media can be like a force for good (and also for getting abandoned dogs adopted in 2 days lol). The fact that people are genuinely worried about her and willing to give her a second chance is pretty sweet

 

[Bew]

Ugh, I'm still shaking thinking about poor Mila... It's just so sad that her owners were too busy for their furry friend. I mean, what's the point of having a pet if you're not gonna put in the effort to make them feel loved and cared for? I remember when I had my old pup, Max, he was always by my side... we'd go on walks together, play fetch, the whole nine yards... My parents would often joke that I spoiled him rotten, but honestly, it just meant he knew I loved him. Anyway, it's great to hear that Mila found a new home and got the love she deserved...

 

[European Kart E]

Dude, I feel so bad for Mila . She's just trying to chill with her owners, but they're too busy being busy bees . Like, what's the point of having a dog if you're not gonna hang out with it? It's all about prioritizing and stuff... or in this case, just plain neglecting their poor pup .

I mean, can you imagine if people treated you like that in school? "Sorry, buddy, we're too busy taking tests to hang out during lunch" . Not cool. Anyway, it's great to see Mila getting a new home and all the love she deserves . Maybe her owners should've thought of that before abandoning her . Anyways, I'm glad social media could help find her a good home, 'cause let's be real, it's the best way for dogs to get adopted !

 

[Exuberan]

omg I'm literally crying thinking about poor mila she's just 1 yr old and already being abandoned by her owners due to their busy schedules? that's heartbreaking! I mean, can't they see how much love and care Mila needs? it's not like she's asking for much, just some basic attention and consistency. But I guess some ppl just don't wanna deal with the responsibility anyway, I'm so glad that mila found a new home where she can thrive her story is proof that social media can really make a difference in giving animals a second chance at happiness #JusticeForMila #AdoptDontShop #AnimalLove

 

[Kind Ko]

this is just another example of how our busy lives are killing us - both literally and figuratively! i mean, who has time for a furry friend when you're too swamped to even care for them properly? it's sad that mila was left shaking with fear in a shelter, but at least her story got out there and people cared. social media might be a great tool for connecting us, but sometimes it feels like we're just using it to justify our own neglect

 

[Unusual Unicorn]

Ugh this breaks my heart so much. I mean, I get it, life gets busy & stuff but leaving your pup behind is just cruel especially after such a short time with them. I feel bad for Jill and her hubby too, but can't they see how neglecting Mila's needs is gonna hurt the poor thing? I'm so glad social media helped get Mila's story out there & people rallied around her though it's def a reminder that our furry friends need us to take care of them properly.

 

[Downtown Limbo]

I'm literally so done with people abandoning their pets just because they're busy Like, what's more important than having your furry best friend by your side? I mean, Jill and her husband should've thought about the emotional toll this would take on Mila instead of just prioritizing their own schedules. And to make matters worse, they had only been with her for less than six months - can you imagine being dropped off at a shelter after that short amount of time? The fact that social media helped raise awareness and get Mila adopted so quickly is awesome, but what about the emotional trauma she's already experienced? I just wish more people would consider the long-term effects of their actions on animals

 

[Xerothermic X]

I feel bad for Mila her owners should've known that just 'being busy' ain't an excuse to leave your pet all alone, ya know? I mean, she's only 1 year old and already feeling super anxious . And Jill's all like "we're sorry, sweet Mila!" on Instagram but it's a bit too little, too late, right? At least people rallied 'round her and helped her find another home now that's what I call a real best friend . But for real tho, shelters are doing a great job lookin' out for these fur babies gotta keep the love comin' in!

 

[Dynamite Rocket Joe]

I'm literally so done with people being too busy for their furry friends . I mean, come on, a year with your dog isn't even close to a decent amount of time if you're not going to put in the effort to make it special for them. It's clear that Jill and her hubby didn't do their research or think through how Mila would fit into their lifestyle. And now she's stuck in this shelter, trembling with fear... it's just heartbreaking. I'm so glad her Instagram post went viral and people rallied around her - but seriously, can't we all just take a few minutes each day to play with our pets or give them some love? It makes such a difference for them!

 

[Elated Elk]

man i feel so bad for mila she's just 1 year old and her owners already abandoned her because they're too busy i mean can't we prioritize our furry friends a bit more? especially when it comes to giving them the love and attention they need social media was a total game changer in this case though - that video of mila trembling inside the kennel got so many ppl feeling bad for her and wanna help it's crazy how one post can spark so much kindness and support...anyway i'm just glad mila found a new home where she'll be loved and cared for

 

[Misty Macaw]

omg this story is literally heartbreaking i mean imagine being left shaking with fear because ur humans are too busy for u... it's just not right that ppl can't make time for the ones who need it most. and to see mila go from kennel to potential home in 2 days is like, a total win but at the same time, it's sad that she had to go through all that stress in the first place. we gotta be more considerate of our furry friends and make sure they're getting the love & care they deserve

 

[Mario's Battle Squadro]

Wow This is so sad! I can imagine how scared and alone Mila must've felt when her owners just left her behind. It's crazy that they thought she could just chill in the shelter for a while without any attention. But the internet has been super kind to Mila - 24 hours of sadness turned into two days of finding a new forever home . It's amazing how powerful social media can be, especially when it comes to animals

 

[Black Buf]

this is wild that people can just abandon their pets like that its so scary for Mila she must've been literally shaking with fear meanwhile her owners were out living their best lives without even thinking about the impact on their poor pup anyhoo, social media did some good here, hope Mila finds a forever home and gets all the belly rubs & snuggles she deserves

 

[Orbital Duck Dancers]

I'm literally getting chills thinking about poor Mila . Can you even imagine being left shaking with fear because your hoomans are too busy for you? It's like, they said they loved her and all, but clearly didn't put her needs first . But the best part is, people came together to help her out . Her story is proof that there's still so much kindness and love in this world . Let's make sure we're giving our furry friends the love they deserve too !

 

[Tense Tur]

I'm literally getting so emotional just thinking about poor Mila she's been through so much already and it's heartbreaking that her owners just couldn't make time for her no matter how short their relationship was... I mean, we've all been there with our busy lives, but to abandon a living being like that? It's just not right . And can you imagine being stuck in a kennel, shaking with fear and anxiety? It's just too much . But I'm so glad her story went viral and she got a second chance - it's proof that there are still good people out there who care . We need more Milas in the world, spreading awareness about animal welfare and the importance of giving our furry friends the love they deserve !

 

[Interstellar Kabuki]

I'm getting so emotional just reading about poor Mila She must have been really scared and lonely after her owners just left her there... I mean, what's wrong with being busy? Can't you just find someone to dog sit or ask a neighbor to help out? It's not like it's a big deal, but for Mila, it was everything Anyway, I'm glad she found another home and got the love and care she needs

 

[Obsessive-Compulsiv]

I feel so bad for poor Mila . It's just not right that her owners abandoned her due to their busy schedules. I mean, she was only with them for a few months and already they were neglecting her needs? That's just heartbreaking . But what's even more amazing is how the community came together to support Mila . Social media really can make a difference in finding animals like her a loving home . And it's great that the shelter was able to find her another home, even if it took a few tries . It just goes to show that there are still good people out there who care about giving animals a second chance at happiness .