I look back every year, recognizing what I’ve learned from Pooch—I walked away with a lot more patience. I learned that it’s not a bad thing if a dog bites, poops, pees, or barks. It’s about recognizing why. The problem-solving aspect taught me that I can’t change what this dog went through or their personalities, but now I have to find them a home where they’re happy, comfortable, and understood. Forcing someone to be happy without understanding their triggers and trauma won’t work out, like humans in relationships. – Salvador