A rescuer’s job isn’t just to save a dog’s life. It’s also to make sure they never end up abandoned again. That’s why it’s so difficult to manage space and resources, especially for dogs who keep getting overlooked.

Some dogs remain in shelters for years without being adopted. But instead of giving up and turning to euthanasia as an option, many devoted rescuers continue to push forward, even when it means extra work.

Shawn was one of those cases.

After his family let him down, this loving Terrier mix ended up at a New York shelter and became one of its longest residents. But after 1,400 days, his caretakers still hadn’t lost faith.

He Kept His Smile The Entire Time

Shawn arrived at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, New York, as a stray. A woman found him wandering a

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