When the staff of the Pet And Wildlife Rescue (P.A.W.) in Chatham-Kent, Ontario went to work one day, they were surprised to see a skinny pit bull tied to a pole outside their facility. She was most likely left there while it was still dark.
They tried to get the flea-ridden dog inside. But she would become aggressive every time someone tried to get near. With the help of several other seasoned rescuers, they were able to eventually get her inside and into a kennel.
Unfortunately, that did nothing to change her demeanor.
Frightened
The P.A.W. personnel named her Zelda and constantly tried to show her some love. But the frightened dog just would have none of it. She wouldn’t give them a chance. She kept to herself and would growl and snap when someone got too close for comfort.
Treats slightly helped them get a few pets in, but the moment the food is gone, she would revert to her fearful state. It seemed that Zelda was a hopeless cause.
But the staff was not ready to give up just yet. They were patient and understood her situation.
While thinking of ways to gain her trust, one of them suggested introducing another dog to her. Maybe it would help her loosen up. And it worked.
New best friend
They got one of their friendlier and playful dogs then introduced them to each other. Zelda’s character changed instantaneously. She looked very happy and confident while playing with the other dog.
One of the rescuers of the group, a woman named Chantelle Kuhn, was overjoyed with Zelda’s transformation. She saw that the dog loved being around other pups, so she decided to foster her. She had two dogs at home, and they would be glad to welcome the rescue pooch in their pack.
When the dogs got together, the same thing happened. Zelda would be playful, and all her fears would be gone. In time, she started opening up to Chantelle and her boyfriend. They loved having the pooch around and decided to adopt her.
Chantelle said that Zelda was very happy in their home, and she couldn’t bear to see her heart get broken if she is taken away.
Source: Pet And Wildlife Rescue via Facebook