When we bring a dog into our home and embrace them as part of the family, we vow to love and protect them through all of life’s ups and downs. For our pups, this promise means safety and belonging, a sense that they finally have their place in the world.

Sadly, not all owners think carefully before committing, and when reality sets in, some dogs end up abandoned, confused, and heartbroken.

Drake, a gentle and loyal boy, faced one of the greatest losses of his life when his family surrendered him to Prince George’s County Animal Shelter in Maryland because they no longer had time for him. The faithful dog could not understand why the home he loved so much was suddenly gone.

A Rescue Team Intervenes

The staff and volunteers at the shelter tried their best to ease Drake’s pain. They com

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