Bringing a dog into a new home always requires patience, understanding, and time to adjust. Without that, even the sweetest pup can face unnecessary setbacks.

Unfortunately, Matcha, a gentle dog in Michigan, experienced heartbreak when his new owners returned him to the shelter just ten minutes after adoption.

A moment that should have marked a fresh start instead became a sudden disappointment.

An Adoption Ends Almost Immediately

The Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) recently highlighted two deeply emotional adoption stories featuring Matcha and another resident, Trudge .

Trudge, a lively Bouvier mix rescued from another facility, finally found a family after spending 120 days in care.

The MARL team celebrated his placement, only to have him returned three days later beca

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