Life can be hard for pooches with a past.
And things can get even tougher for their new owners.
Dogs and other animals from shelters could have a hard time acclimating to a new home, depending on what their previous lives were like.
But pets with a history of neglect or abuse, such as the 80 dogs recently rescued from an unkempt Jackson County shelter, can end up being loyal pets, animal-care employees say.
