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Remember the heartbreaking story of the little dachshund that was dropped off at a shelter with a note from his elderly owners asking that he be put to sleep because he was sick and they had no money for his care?
Here's an update!

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2014/03/senior-dog-left-with-note-to-be-reunited-with-owners/

from the link:

Remember Harley, the senior Dachshund lovingly left at a shelter in a basket with a note from his elderly owners who could no longer afford to care for him? Rescue group Leave No Paws Behind took him in and found his family. The dog, whose real name is Otto, will have expenses for the rest of his life paid for by the rescue, and will be reunited with his family at the end of this month.

Less than a week ago, the 13-year-old Dachshund was left wrapped in a blanket in a basket outside Baldwin Park Animal Shelter in California. Attached to his basket was a heartbreaking letter:

“Our dog is 13½ years old. He is sick starting yesterday with bloody stools, vomiting. Had a skin disease for a few years. We are both seniors, sick with no money. We cannot pay for vet bills, or to put him to sleep. He has never been away from us in all those years. He cannot function without us. Please put him to sleep.”

Instead of honoring the request to have him put to sleep, the shelter contacted Leave No Paws Behind, a non-profit, all-breed, all-foster rescue group that specializes in senior and terminally ill animals. They took the dog in and called him Harley. He was taken to a veterinarian, who determined that not only could he be treated, but that he likely has a couple more years of life left in him.

Because Harley seemed so loved and well-cared for, LNPB wanted to find his owners to see if something could be arranged. Group founder and CEO Toby Wisneski reached out to the public, and his owners came forward after seeing their story on the news.

more at link..