When an abandoned dog named Ginger arrived at Dogwood Animal Shelter in Missouri, she, just like any other pup, hoped to leave quickly and find a loving home.

But her past left deep scars, and finding a forever family turned out to be much harder than she ever imagined.

Ginger struggled with trust issues and constant anxiety. Since no one wanted to give her the patience and love she needed, all she could do was wait and hope things would change.

Sadly, that day didn’t come for a very long time.

At The Shelter

For years, Ginger remained in her kennel at the Missouri shelter, watching as potential adopters walked past her without a second glance. Despite her sweet face, nobody seemed willing to take a chance on her.

As time passed, Ginger grew older. Her chocolate-colored fur began

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