Through many adoption stories, one message remains the same: bringing a dog into your home is a lifelong commitment. Before welcoming a furry companion, every family should carefully consider the responsibility that comes with it.

Sadly, not everyone does. Too often, dogs are adopted without proper thought, only to be abandoned when life gets inconvenient.

That’s exactly what happened to a sweet dog named Rose, whose story serves as a painful reminder of how easily an innocent animal’s life can be turned upside down.

Left Behind Because Of “Allergies”

Rose was a gentle and loving dog who should have had no trouble finding a forever home. Her soft eyes and calm personality made her instantly likable.

But instead of the love she deserved, Rose’s new Illinois family decided to give her

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