07/02/2025
Thrown Away for Itching: Mia’s Last Days
"She Gave Them Everything. They Gave Her a Death Sentence."
Mia gave her humans five loyal years, but when her skin itched too much, they decided she was disposable. Now she waits, heartbroken and starving, counting down her final days on death row. This is what betrayal looks like. But it doesn’t have to end this way.
Mia lies in a tight, miserable curl on the hard concrete of the shelter floor. Her once-proud German Shepherd frame is painfully thin, her eyes wide and glassy with confusion and hurt. The sterile, harshly lit room is unforgiving, casting sharp shadows that make the walls close in. Every inch of her body language screams fear, resignation, and a desperate plea for someone — anyone — to see her worth before it’s too late.
ANIMAL DETAILS:
ID:
Name: Mia
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Female
Medical: Chronic skin allergies (on meds and special food), underweight but no contagious disease.
Behavior Notes:
Friendly with other dogs, adults, toddlers
Potty and crate trained
Knows sit, stay, lay down, paw, high five
Loves playing ball, still has a sparkle for treats and toys
SHELTER LOCATION:
East Valley Shelter
Mesa, AZ
Kennel S-231
Mia has until 7/7. After that, she’ll be another statistic in a world too busy to care. But you can change everything. She doesn’t need pity — she needs a home. She needs meds, food, patience, and most of all, love that won’t run out when it gets inconvenient. Please step up. Foster. Adopt. Share. Help Mia live to know there’s still goodness in this world.