The more time I spend with dogs, the more I see that they are simply love-seeking souls longing for comfort. One look at Rudy proves that beyond a doubt.

Watching this gentle pup stroll the New York shelter hallway draped in his emotional support blanket makes your heart ache.

The sadness deepens knowing that Rudy was preparing for his 314th night in a cramped kennel, passed over again and again. Adopted, abandoned, and left to fend for himself in traffic, his journey was marked by heartbreak, yet his spirit carried resilience and hope.

Because Rudy, at his core, is a sweetheart, a social butterfly who never lets go of hope.

A Gentle Soul Abandoned On The Streets

Before Rudy reached NYC Second Chance Rescue in New York, his life had taken a cruel turn. His family cast him aside, and

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