By: Liz Beach, Luis Brito, Brian Higgins, Kylie Pack

All I wanted was a safe home Approximately 5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. For more information on how you can help, visit Friends of Animals Utah (435)

All I wanted was a loving family Instead I am beaten and bruised in brutal dog fights. For more information on how you can help, visit Friends of Animals Utah (435)

All I wanted was a meal Lucien was left tied up to starve to death! He was near death when found. For more information on how you can help, visit Friends of Animals Utah (435)

All I wanted was a litter box Visit foautah.org/give/ to learn how to donate essential care items. Send donations to Friends of Animals Utah P.O. Box: Park City, UT, (435)

All I wanted was attention Out of five different types of abuse, neglect/abandonment ranks as the number 1 most common type. For more information on how you can help, visit Friends of Animals Utah (435)

All I wanted was a bath Puppy rescued from Puppy mill covered in his own feces and urine. For more information on how you can help, visit Friends of Animals Utah (435)

All I wanted was a toy Visit to learn more about how to donate new or gently used toys. Send donations to Friends of Animals Utah P.O. Box: Park City, UT, (435)

All I wanted was protection 71% of domestic violence victims report that their abusers also targeted their animals. The Purple Paw Project helps victims of domestic violence provide protection for their pets. For more information, visit Friends of Animals Utah (435)

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