Dogs have an extraordinary memory for the people and moments that shape their lives. They can recognize the scent of their favorite humans even years later. Unfortunately, that same gift also means they never forget the pain of being abandoned.

For many dogs, that kind of loss leaves deep emotional wounds that take time and patience to heal. Roxy, a sweet dog now living at a New York shelter, is a heartbreaking example of that truth.

After being left behind by the family she once adored, Roxy shut down completely and found it nearly impossible to trust people again.

A Long Road Back To Trust

At Four Legs Good in Pomona, New York, volunteer and foster caregiver Rachel Oldenburger was the first to meet Roxy. Having worked with many dogs who carried heavy emotional scars, R achel knew

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