The staff at Homeward Bound Pet Rescue in Las Vegas were in tears after discovering two abandoned cats outside the shelter, along with a heartbreaking note
The cats were abandoned near the beach(Image: Daniel Lozano Gonzalez via Getty Images)
A cat rescue facility said they were left speechless after finding two cats abandoned at a beach inside their carriers. Workers at Homeward Bound Pet Rescue arrived at the center, situated near Nevada beach in Las Vegas, to find two cats sitting in their carriers on a bench outside the building.
Upon closer inspection, one of the cat carriers had a handwritten note placed on top of it, starting with the words “I’m sorry”.
The workers disclosed they were “in tears” after reading the note, which is particularly heartbreaking given the shelter is running beyond capacity and the workers have experienced this kind of situation many times.
Despite being completely full, the workers somehow managed to find room to keep the cats together, making sure they stayed safe and properly fed after their traumatic experience.
Heartbreaking note left by abandoned cat’s owner
The note left by the former owners read: “I’m sorry I can’t take care of my cats anymore. They are both very sweet, please be patient they are scared.
“They are 5-years-old. I have had them since they were babies. I am so sorry.”
The rescue facility stated: “We don’t even have the words right now. Two cats. Left outside our door. In carriers. With a note. Our team found them, and honestly… there were tears.
“Not because we’re angry. Not because we don’t care. Because we do care. Every single time. For the cats sitting there, confused and wondering why their world just changed.
“For the people behind the note, who were clearly facing something difficult. And because the reality is that our shelter is already overflowing.
“Yet somehow, we will make room. We always try. Tonight, these cats are safe. They have food, water, shelter, and people who will care for them.
“But situations like this are happening far too often, and every unexpected arrival stretches our resources even further.”
Supporters rushed to comment on the rescue center’s post to praise the hardworking staff, while others found it hard to understand why the animals had been abandoned.
One wrote: “This is heartbreaking for everyone. Thank you for taking them in and thank you (and sorry) to their humans. Thank you for trying and sorry for what you are going through. We all hope you are okay. Rest assured your furbabies are in good hands.”
A second commented: “That’s horrible! What kind of person does that to a pet!”.
