Typically, dogs are seen as beloved family members, yet not everyone shares this sentiment. Unfortunately, countless dogs experience heartless abandonment in cruel and inhumane ways, often disregarding the deep emotional toll it takes on these innocent animals. Just imagine being left behind on a street without a word from your family!
One poor pup, after being abandoned by his owner at an elementary school, became so frightened that he sought refuge behind a building, hiding from everyone.
Dog With A Heart-Shaped Mark
Hope For Paws, a California-based non-profit rescue organization, received a distressing call about a small dog abandoned at a local elementary school. When the two rescuers arrived, they found the scared dog hiding behind the building in a narrow passage, refusing to come out for about two weeks. Due to the school’s staff concern for the pup’s well-being, they decided that calling experienced rescuers was necessary.
The rescuers set up baby gates around the area to prevent the dog from escaping, but he remained curled up on a pile of leaves, completely terrified. Then, a cheeseburger worked wonders. After days without food, he slowly began to come closer to the rescuer when offered a piece of the cheeseburger. Yet, his fear was palpable as he cautiously approached, step-by-step. Hope For Paws later shared, “It was very tough to reach him in such a small space. JoAnn decided to secure him with the gentle snare and pull him out.”
With gentle reassurance over a few minutes, Rufus finally calmed down, and the rescuers decided to give him that name. They carefully loaded him into their vehicle and rushed him to the hospital for a check-up and bath. Amazingly, he proved to be such a good boy throughout the process, sensing that he was finally safe. Within just two weeks, his transformation was remarkable; although still slightly insecure, Rufus exhibited signs of happiness and playfulness.
L A Animal Rescue kindly agreed to take him in while he awaited his forever family. The rescue organization shared, “He’s about 2 years old and a beagle/corgi/spaniel mix. He’s good with dogs & all people. He’s working on potty training but a fast learner.”
“He’s about 2 yr old and a beagle/corgi/spaniel mix. He’s good with dogs & all people. He’s working on potty training but a fast learner,” the rescue wrote in their Facebook post.
About a month later, Rufus was lucky enough to find a wonderful family in Camarillo, California. He is now living a joyful life, proving that he truly overcame his fears. Just like his little bandana says, Rufus is indeed a superman, or should I say, a super dog. It takes immense courage to embrace trust and learn to thrive again.
