Benji Is a Shell of What He Once Was
The shelter workers were at a loss. They would put him for adoption every time he was returned. After he returned for the 10th time, the shelter workers lost hope. It seemed like no one was willing to take this sweet pup home permanently. Animals can be emotionally affected by the loss of a companion, grief, trauma, injury, and by environmental changes.
The constant return was taking a toll on his mental health. The sparkle in his eye was no longer there as he retreated into himself. Rejection by ten families had gotten to him and he was no longer the happy dog he once was.