abandonment - n. the act of leaving and never returning to someone who needs protection or help

breed ​- n. ​a particular kind of dog, cat, horse, etc.

foster home ​- n. ​a home where for a period of time a child (or animal) lives and is cared for by people who are not the child's parents​ or the animal's owners

wander ​- v. ​ to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction​

empathy ​- n. ​the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions​