In a heartwarming display of loyalty and patience, a dog was found waiting on a curb with all of her belongings, apparently abandoned by her family. The scene was captured by a passerby and shared on social media, where it quickly went viral.

The dog, a female Shar Pei mix named Maya, was found on a street corner in South Los Angeles. She was sitting next to a pile of her belongings, which included a chair, a dog bed, and a bag of food. Despite being left alone, Maya was calm and patient, waiting for her family to return.

The person who found Maya, a woman named Maria Sanchez, initially thought the dog belonged to someone who was moving out of the neighborhood. However, as she looked closer, she realized that Maya had been abandoned. “I saw her condition and I saw all her stuff there,” Sanchez said. “I knew somebody left her.”

Sanchez contacted a local animal rescue organization, Hope for Paws, who came to Maya’s aid. The rescue team approached Maya slowly and gently, offering her treats and speaking to her in soothing tones. Maya was hesitant at first, but soon warmed up to the rescuers and allowed them to approach her.

The team discovered that Maya was in good health, but needed to be spayed and receive medical attention for some minor skin issues. They also gave her a bath and a new collar. After a few days of care, Maya was placed in a foster home where she could receive more attention and socialization.

Despite being abandoned, Maya remains a loving and affectionate dog. “She’s very sweet,” said Lisa Arturo, the founder of Hope for Paws. “She’s been nothing but a love bug. She wants to be held and snuggled.”

The circumstances of Maya’s abandonment are unknown, but the rescue team believes that her former family may have been evicted from their home. However, they stressed that abandoning a pet is never the right solution. “There are so many resources out there,” Arturo said. “There’s no reason to abandon your pet like this.”

Maya’s story has touched the hearts of animal lovers around the world, who have expressed their admiration for the dog’s loyalty and patience. Many people have offered to adopt Maya, but she is not yet available for adoption. Instead, Hope for Paws is working to find her a permanent home where she can receive the love and care she deserves.

Maya’s story is a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership. Pets are living beings that require love, attention, and care. Abandoning a pet is not only cruel, but it also puts the animal’s life at risk. If you are unable to care for a pet, there are many organizations and resources available to help. Please don’t leave your pet on the street like Maya.