Rescued Dog Who Didn’t Have A Good Start In Life Tries To Gather The Courage To Enter Her New Home
Valentine did not walk into her new life with confidence, she crept into it. The pit bull and dalmatian mix had spent her early days in a hoarding situation, and when Ashley Moses first met her, she looked scared, shut down, and unsure of everyone around her.
Moses and her fiancé decided to take a chance on the timid dog, even though they had never rescued a dog before and worried about what life with Valentine might look like. Once she finally made it through the door, though, the real challenge was helping her believe she was safe.
What happened next turned a nervous first night into the start of something much bigger.
Meet Valentine, the pit bull!
Looking at Valentine's unsure reaction to her new home pained Moses, as she believed Valentine would know immediately that she was now safe. However, the pittie was not prepared to trust after all she'd experienced.
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She added that Valentine was frightened, but they coaxed her with loads of treats. "She didn't have any desire to interact with us throughout the whole night, as she remained extremely sad and discouraged."
Feel at home, Val...
Valentine steps foot in her new home
The following morning, Moses expected the rescued dog to still be withdrawn, but to her surprise, she was welcomed with appreciative licks. It was as though Valentine's character had completely changed overnight.
"She was totally a different canine; she was playing, jumping, kissing me, and was exceptionally happy. It was an incredible moment since we were not anticipating that she would open up so rapidly."
Over the following few months, Valentine's parents assisted her in overcoming the fears from her previous life. They engaged in activities like going out in the rain and walking down the stairs.
Valentine’s fear mirrors Layla’s heartbreaking reaction to being rescued, leaving everyone in tears.
Valentine finally understood that she is now home.
Furthermore, Moses and her fiancé couldn't be more joyful that they chose to take Valentine and trusted their instincts.
Valentine's journey from uncertainty to joy encapsulates the profound bond that can form between a dog and her new family. The pit bull/dalmatian mix, once hesitant in her new environment, has transformed into a vibrant companion who revels in each meal, delights in her toys, and thrives in the love of her adoptive family. This transformation highlights how pets can bring immense joy and unconditional love into our lives. As Valentine continues to blossom, her family's anticipation of sharing countless happy moments with her speaks volumes about the emotional connections that pets foster. Their shared experiences are a testament to the healing power of companionship, illustrating that a loving home can truly change everything for an animal in need.
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