I got a dog my MIL got tired of, took her back to Humane Society, I went and bought her (adopted). After 6 months I'm still trying to retrain her to know DH and I are the boss, not her.
I saved a larger dog from neglect and horrible care. Spend alot of money on him, intestines were damaged from worms.
Saved a do years ago (poodle) that had been dumped.
I have taken in 6 cats over the years. Still have 4 of them.
Can't take in anymore, I sure hope no more show up.
Bless all who take in animals.