We may never know what some shelter dogs endured before finding safety. Their past is hidden, but their trembling bodies and the way they shrink from gentle hands reveal stories of fear and loss.

Sammy was one of those dogs. Rescued from an overcrowded California shelter and placed in the care of Wags and Walks, his pain was impossible to miss. He hid from the world, too frightened to trust, yet inside his frail frame was a soul desperate for love and safety.

What came next was a journey built on patience, trust, and quiet victories. Sammy’s transformation was slow, but with care and compassion, his world began to open.

From Shelter to Safety

Sammy’s journey began in California, where he was pulled from an overcrowded shelter and placed into the care of Wags and Walks . His anxiety w

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