Owner caught 'smiling from ear to ear' as he surrenders his terrified dog

Surrendering your pet to an animal shelter has to be a last resort for most people.

You would hope that people would know that taking on a pet in the first place is a big decision; the responsibility is huge and you have to be prepared.

So when you feel like you have no other alternative but to give that dog up it should be with a heavy heart.

A couple of years ago, one man was pictured holding up his terrified dog as he surrendered it with a big grin on his face as if his actions meant nothing.

Urgent Dogs and Cats of Miami shared the image on its Facebook page describing it as “disturbing.”

“That was literally his intake photo at Miami-Dade Animal Services – with the owner who DUMPED him there, holding him up for the camera and smiling from ear to ear, like it’s just a regular day and nothing sad about this moment at all,” the post read.

Owner has the widest grin on his face

The two-year-old Labrador retriever puppy who was surrendered holds its paws out stiffly and his eyes are wide open showing just how terrified he is; he knows what’s happening to him.

Meanwhile, his owner has the widest grin on his face as he hands over the young dog.

At least Gordo is now in better hands.

Staff from the organization wrote: “Just want to let everyone who was following his story that…Gordo (is) safe with us after being rescued by a good Samaritan who was horrified by the incident, but could not keep him.

“He will be available for adoption into a loving and verified home after his Quarantine period. He’s a great dog who deserves better!”

A couple of months later, in September 2017, Gordo was adopted.

”Okay guys… are you ready to start your weekend off on the right paw? Gordo has left the building! From remorseless abandonment to unconditional love, Gordo has found his forever home. Here he is filling out his adoption contract 😍”