FLOWER DESERVED KINDNESS — NOT CRUELTY Flower is only 2 years old, but the life she's lived so far has clearly been a hard one. This gentle 41-lb mama arrived at the shelter with her tiny puppy, Petal, doing the best she could to care for her baby despite everything she's been through. Volunteers describe Flower as sweet, gentle, and loving — a quiet girl who seems grateful for every bit of kindness she receives. But one look tells a painful story. Flower's tail appears to have been cruelly hacked off. Someone hurt this dog. Someone failed her. And yet... Flower still trusts people. She still wants love. She still gently leans in for affection. Despite everything, her spirit remains soft. Flower is heartworm positive, which is treatable, and she deserves the chance to heal — both physically and emotionally — in a home that will finally show her the compassion she has always deserved. She raised her baby. She survived cruelty. Now Flower needs someone to choose her. Please share Flower's story so the right person sees her. Let the rest of her life be the part where she finally learns what love feels like.