Animal cruelty laws exist in nearly every state, yet abuse remains a serious and persistent problem in the United States. Many cases occur behind closed doors, often connected to larger issues within the household.

Studies indicate that in nearly 88 percent of homes monitored for child abuse, animals are also mistreated. This pattern shows that the cruelty comes from the abuser, not the species being harmed.

One painful example unfolded in Shakopee, Minnesota, when an 11-week-old puppy was discovered inside a backpack that had been thrown into a dumpster behind an auto shop. What happened next changed the course of his life.

A Shocking Find Behind The Auto Shop

RJ, a mechanic at Midas Auto Shop in Shakopee, Minnesota, arrived for work expecting a normal morning. While going about his r

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