When abused or neglected animals finally get rescued, they often take some time to warm up to their rescuers since they’ve learned to associate humans with pain and suffering.
So when the Humane Society of Tampa Bay recently welcomed 14 traumatized dogs from a South Korean dog meat farm, the dogs were understandably weary of their new surroundings and needed time to adjust. However, the staff noticed that one dog in particular was even more fearful of people than the others.
The dog, named Rosa, was constantly backed up against a wall and when anyone passed by, she would huddle in the corner as if she was trying to become invisible. “Her body language in the photos shows that she is trying to disappear into the wall,” the organization said.
The only person Rosa would allow to get close to her was her trainer, and when she finally trusted him enough, she showed him her swollen belly and the team realized she was pregnant. “As if existence on a meat farm, an international journey, and a whole new environment weren’t stressful enough, we’ve discovered that our Rosa is pregnant. After noticing her belly he was finally able to touch her and confirm the pregnancy. She is very far along and could give birth soon,” The rescuers explained.
“We have moved her to a quiet kennel away from the hustle and bustle where she can nest and feel more safe. We are extremely grateful that she is not still stuck in a filthy, crowded cage where she’d give birth alone and that her puppies will now have a fighting chance.”
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[Featured image: Humane Society of Tampa Bay]
Dog Saved From Dog Meat Farm Shows Rescuers She’s Pregnant is an article from: LifeDaily