Susan Shannon said she adopted a black Labrador puppy named Maggie from the Arlington Animal Shelter in May, hoping to bring some joy to her 89-year-old mother. The connection, she said, was instant.
“She was snuggling with me, so cozy and beautiful, we took her home,” Shannon said.
But the joy quickly turned to stress. Like many puppies, Maggie came with boundless energy and sharp teeth…