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At 89, Martha was the last person many neighbors expected to adopt a pit bull, but she quickly became convinced that Rufus was the right companion for her.
For months, the pair seemed inseparable, strolling through the neighborhood and showing how a calm routine and a little patience could bring an older dog and his new owner together. One evening, however, an unexpected disturbance left Martha concerned and prompted her neighbor to check on her.
