Whenever I see a dog in distress, it stirs something deep inside me. I always want to help, even if I can only do something small.

That’s how one California family came across their new companion. They found a listing on Craigslist and decided to open their home to a dog in need.

What they learned afterward left them heartbroken.

A Painful Past

When the family first brought Coco home, they had little information about her background. They were told her previous owner was battling cancer and could no longer care for her.

But it quickly became clear that something was terribly wrong. Coco was distant and somber. She startled easily and seemed terrified of her surroundings. Even walking on grass frightened her.

As they dug deeper, the family uncovered a heartbreaking truth. Coco had l

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