20 Dogs Before and After Rescue from Different Kinds of Suffering

#18 Duchess

Duchess watched the anguish of seeing innumerable other animals find their permanent homes behind her for more than a year. She saw the happy exits of other dogs and cats day after day; each adoption was a sad reminder of her continuous waiting. Any animal can suffer emotionally from such extended shelter living, but Duchess stayed hopeful and energetic. When she not only discovered her ideal family but also acquired a unique companion who would become her inseparable friend, her perseverance was at last rewarded. George Eliot's great insight on the special character of animal companionship - their capacity to offer pure love and friendship free from judgment or doubt – is brilliantly shown in this narrative. These pure emotional ties become even more valuable in our current society, where real connections sometimes appear rare among the turmoil and daily hustle.