City
Hopkinton

Family/ Owner’s Name
Guiliana and Pratik Shah

Your Pet's Story
Muffet is one of the German Shepherds rescued from a terrible cruelty case on June 25, 2024, and brought to Baypath Humane Society. When she first arrived, she was terrified, struggling with fear, reactivity toward men and other dogs, some aggression, and even obsessive spinning behavior. Life had not been kind to her, and her healing journey was just beginning.

When I decided to foster this beautiful girl, I could never have imagined how many challenges we would face together. Muffet had extremely sensitive hearing, high-pitched sounds like the vacuum or even the toaster would send her into a panic. In our busy household, that meant adjusting to two energetic teenage boys who only wanted to play with her, a daughter who wasn’t sure how to approach her, and a husband who had never lived with a large dog before.

But despite those challenges, Muffet has taught us so much about patience, resilience, and unconditional love. Over time, we’ve watched her transform, finding moments of joy, learning to trust, and showing her goofy, loving side. She’s proof that even after the darkest beginnings, a dog’s spirit can shine again with love and care.

Muffet’s story is one of courage and hope, and she deserves to be celebrated. Please cast your vote for Muffet and help honor her journey from cruelty to compassion. Every vote shows that second chances truly