When it comes to adopting a dog, there’s one rule that should never be overlooked: every pup needs time to adjust. Settling into a new home takes patience, and without it, things can go wrong quickly.

Sadly, not every dog gets that chance. Matcha, a sweet pup in Michigan, experienced heartbreak when his new owners returned him to the shelter only ten minutes after adoption.

Just as it seemed his story was finally taking a joyful turn, everything changed in an instant.

The Fastest Return Ever

The Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) recently shared two emotional adoption stories featuring their residents, Matcha and Trudge.

Trudge, a playful Bouvier mix rescued from another shelter, finally found a family after 120 days in care. Everyone at MARL was overjoyed until three days later,

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