For countless abandoned dogs, there exists a singular source of immense emotional distress: the fear of being deserted once more.
It’s heart-wrenching that they often fail to comprehend the situation, yet it profoundly affects their well-being, leaving many unable to fully recover.
When their self-assurance crumbles, they struggle significantly in new environments, fearing it could result in another abandonment.
This unfortunate pup found himself in such a predicament. He was left at a shelter in California, grappling with the adjustment. Thankfully, he encountered someone ready to aid in his healing journey.
Rocky Kanaka is Here to Assist
Upon entering Felix’s kennel, Rocky Kanaka immediately recognized the deep suffering of this dog. It was clear that fear gripped him tightly.
The pup seemed to withdraw, clearly unsure of his surroundings. His past experiences left him terrified of the potential for further hurt.
When Rocky offered him a small treat, the poor pup flinched and turned away, worried not to upset the kind stranger. He remained oblivious to Rocky’s intentions to help.
Rocky then chose to sit on the floor, turning away to allow Felix to feel more secure in his presence.
He noticed the pup gradually began to move around, but this only occurred after Rocky adjusted the bowl of water. Felix seemed curious about it and inched closer.
Significant Background Information
Alexis, the staff member at the shelter, approached and shared some background on Felix. It appears he once had a family in California, but they neglected to provide him with proper identification like a collar or microchip.
Felix’s previous family had informed Animal Control that he was a dangerous dog, causing alarm.
This baffled Kanaka, who was unconvinced of that claim based on his observations. Further revealing was Alexis’s insight.
She theorized that the owners may have fabricated the story of him being dangerous, hoping to provoke Animal Control’s intervention since reports of aggressive dogs receive urgent attention.
Though there was no definitive means to validate this theory, it held weight, and Kanaka found it credible. He was taken aback by the story of this pup.
After some time, Rocky observed a shift in the pup’s demeanor as other dogs approached. It appeared he enjoyed interacting and playing with them, which was promising.
Felix even permitted Rocky to pet and cuddle him, displaying evident enjoyment; there was even a hint of a tail wag.
A Step Forward
To ease his anxiety further, Rocky gently placed a leash on him, encouraging the pup to take short walks around the kennel.
This approach proved effective, with Felix taking small laps which was a wonderful development. Rocky was motivated to initiate a dog-walking program, thinking it would greatly benefit him.
Additionally, he successfully arranged a grooming session for Felix, which was desperately needed. Post-grooming, Felix looked absolutely adorable.
The groomer returned Felix to interact with other dogs at the shelter, and in that moment, everyone recognized just how joyful and affectionate he truly was. He simply required time and understanding.
Rocky firmly believes this pup will blossom and eventually come out of his shell, and he is committed to finding him a loving forever home.
While the conclusion of Felix’s story remains uncertain, I have faith that all will end well since he has Rocky fighting for him.
