24 days ago | By iHeart Dogs
Christmas has passed, the year has turned, and many holiday gifts have already been forgotten, including some of the animals that were given this season. Sadly, many puppies, kittens, and other little furry ones given as gifts will be returned to shelters and stores once people understand the work caring for a pet entails. And just three days after Christmas, one darling golden puppy in Chicago has already found herself in the tidal wave of returned animals.
Winnie is only one month old and, just days after Christmas, already unwanted by the family that took her. And at such a young age...
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