Chihuahua Mix Rescued After Being Abandoned in Sweltering Miami-Dade Heat

Dog Abandoned at Animal Clinic

• 🐶 A Chihuahua mix was found abandoned in a dog carrier in the parking lot of Bravo Animal Clinic in Southwest Miami-Dade.
• ☀️ The dog was left in the sweltering heat for an estimated hour or more, panting heavily.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Clinic workers assessed the dog, brought her inside, and provided her with a physical exam and a much-needed bath.

Man's Deceptive Actions

• 🚶 A man wearing a hoodie approached clinic staff claiming he found the dog by a dumpster and asked them to take her in.
• 🗣️ He stated that animal services were not taking animals, a claim the clinic later found to be untrue.
• 🚗 Surveillance video captured the same man arriving in a gray car, leaving the dog carrier, and departing.

The Dog's Condition and Future

• 😊 Despite the ordeal, the dog is described as being in good spirits, waggy, happy, and friendly.
• 💔 A cryptic message found with the dog read, "I love you" with a sad face emoji, indicating a difficult situation for the previous owner.
• 🏥 Miami-Dade Animal Services confirmed they have been over capacity for two years, complicating efforts to find the dog a new home.
• 🤝 The clinic is collaborating with rescue organizations, but many are also at or over capacity, meaning the clinic will continue to care for the dog for the foreseeable future.