Despite this, their former owners had the audacity to demand their return after admitting to their neglect. But there was no way I would allow Benito and Lynch to go back to such cruelty.

Naming them was the first step toward giving them the love and care they had been denied for so long. Benito, an older dog, showed signs of resilience despite years of hardship, while Lynch, a young puppy, still had a chance to grow into a healthy, happy dog. With determination, I took them to the vet, where their journey of healing began.