A Disturbing Note
Becky shook her head in disbelief as she scanned the intake papers. How could anyone abandon a dog in such a miserable condition? Her eyes lingered on a hastily scribbled note at the bottom—a feeble attempt at an explanation. A mix of anger and sadness churned within her as she wondered what kind of person could be so heartless. This wasn’t just another nameless case to Becky anymore; it had become personal.

A Disturbing Note
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“‘Surrendered by previous owner due to “too many,”’” Becky read aloud, her voice thick with sarcasm and barely concealed anger. She slammed the clipboard onto the counter with a sharp thud, the sudden noise startling nearby puppies into soft whimpers. Her thoughts churned, frustration bubbling to the surface. “Too many? That’s not surrendering,” she muttered bitterly under her breath, her hands trembling with disbelief and indignation. The sheer incompetence of it all felt suffocating, as if the weight of the world’s carelessness was pressing down on her.

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