It is heartbreaking how often good dogs end up lingering in shelters without a single application.

Most have nothing “wrong” with them. A streak of bad luck and the chaos of shelter life can take a heavy toll.

After weeks turn into months, many dogs grow overwhelmed by noise and isolation. Some begin to shut down.

That is what happened to Brutus, a dog taken in by the Humane Society of Central Illinois (HSCI) , and his story is painfully sad.

Abandoned And Alone

Like too many pups, Brutus was let down by the person who should have protected him. He was not surrendered through a front desk. He was left on the streets of Illinois , where rescuers eventually found him.

Once help arrived, Brutus allowed the team to guide him to safety. They tried to track down his original owner and

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