BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore shared a story on its Facebook page about the rookie going in and asking for a dog.
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“We are looking for (a) dog that’s been here a long time,” Stanley said, according to the shelter, “and maybe not-so-adoptable.”
Stanley fell in love with Winter, a 6-year-old dog who had survived some intense conditions.
Winter now has a loving home, thanks to the NFL player’s kindness.
