A community committed to preventing animal cruelty recently rescued a six-month-old puppy after some pretty alarming reports of supposed physical abuse. The facts that have emerged in the case depict a depressing scenario of neglect and cruelty that the little animal was subjected to.

The puppy was allegedly kept in a crate in a closet for around 10 hours a day, only brought out twice a day to relieve itself, the senior officer from the animal protection agency said. This extended duration of confinement in an enclosed and dark area is deemed serious psychological abuse, added to whatever potential physical damage.

When the animal welfare group adopted the shaken puppy, it underwent a veterinary check-up, which indicated minor damage to the soft tissues. Additionally, the puppy also tested positive for infection, more illuminating the dirty circumstances and neglect it supposedly had been subjected to.

Psychological Effects

The psychological effects of what was supposed to be abuse were evident immediately. The state of the puppy upon initial discovery was reportedly incredibly timid. “She would just sit at the front of her kennel, but whenever somebody would approach her, she’d cower and wriggle around,” explained the manager from the animal welfare group. “She wouldn’t let anyone pet her and would drop down to the floor and back away when anyone approached.” The puppy would also seek shelter under her bed, demonstrating a strong need for safety and a hiding place.

Workers at the animal welfare group handled the puppy carefully to win her trust, learning later on that treats alone could coax her out of her hiding place. To provide her with a more secure and less cramped environment, the bed was substituted with a crate draped in a blanket to help her feel safer.

Gradually, the puppy began to display minor improvements in her fearful behavior. Although she eventually ceased to retreat when her kennel door was opened, her overall posture remained low, and she would occasionally urinate submissively when approached, reflecting the residual effect of the claimed trauma.

Seeing that the puppy required serious care and a loving home, the animal protection agency determined that she would thrive best in a foster home. “Despite being a very nervous dog considering all that she’s been through, she actually became comfortable with her foster,” a spokesperson said.

Summing Up

There is a little bit of good news to this otherwise disturbing story. The animal protection agency has made the announcement that a caring family has been located who is prepared to provide the puppy the care and attention she so desperately needs. The adoption will take place once she is completely recovered from the soft tissue injury to her leg and has undergone her spay surgery, finishing her path to recovery under the continued guidance of the animal protection agency.

The animal welfare group is calling for charges in the case, highlighting their dedication to bringing individuals to justice for animal abuse. This poignant rescue is a harsh reminder of the continuing need to be vigilant and report any suspected animal cruelty.