Carlie was still a tiny puppy when she arrived at the Humane Society of Broward County, but life had already given her reasons to be afraid.
Those difficult early months had left her cautious, anxious, and unsure of the people around her. In a shelter, where everything already felt unfamiliar, trusting anyone became even harder.
Carlie did not draw attention to herself. She stayed quiet, kept her distance, and tucked herself away so completely that visitors often passed without noticing her at all…