I met Sir Duncan at a shelter, the last of the dogs to be adopted from a heartbreaking animal abuse case. Unlike the other dogs, Duncan lay quietly in his kennel, his eyes reflecting a lifetime of struggle. I couldn’t stop thinking about him and brought him home the next day.

Duncan had endured unimaginable hardships, yet he slowly learned to trust and love again. Over time, we developed an unbreakable bond, and he taught me the true meaning of love and resilience.