For those who dedicate their lives to animal rescue, few moments are more fulfilling than watching a longtime shelter dog finally leave for a loving home. It’s the kind of moment that makes every exhausting shift and sleepless night worthwhile.

That’s exactly how the staff at a Maryland shelter felt when Rigsby, a friendly black Labrador, was adopted. He had found a family, a cozy home, and what seemed to be the joyful ending he deserved.

But no one could have imagined that six years later, everything would unravel. Rigsby, once cherished and cared for, was discovered abandoned in a public park. The only clues to his identity were the tags still hanging from his collar.

From Forever Home To Forgotten

Despite the challenges posed by black dog syndrome, a widespread issue in shelters acr

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