Breanna Gilliam arrived at the Yadkin County Animal Shelter one quiet morning, expecting the usual start to her day. As she approached the building, something by the sign at the driveway’s edge caught her eye.

At first, she dismissed it; the morning light was still faint, and the world felt sleepy.

Then a sharp bark pierced the air, and Gilliam froze as she realized what she was seeing.

A Shocking Discovery

She hurried closer and felt her heart sink.

“When I walked out there, the poor girl was tied to our sign. She was very scared to start with and wouldn’t come to me,” Gilliam told The Dodo .

The young dog, later named Millie, had been secured to a sign that clearly read: “Abandoning an animal is cruel and illegal. Please do not leave animals unattended at this location at a

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