Benji, a lovable dog, had been adopted and returned to the shelter eleven times for unclear reasons. Stacy, a new trainee, believed she could help but ended up bringing him back for the 12th time. “I thought I could assist this poor puppy,” she said, rattled by the experience. Upon arrival, shelter workers eagerly awaited her explanation. Benji had lived at the shelter for 18 months, despite being adopted quickly due to his adorable appearance. The mystery persisted: “Why did they keep giving him back?” His journey began at three weeks old when his original family abandoned him.
