Rescue Dog Stayed in Her Crate For Five Days Until She Realized She Was Home | The Dodo

[@TimeBucks]

Such a beautiful story

[@khaulatahir7052]

👍

[@beautymondal6192]

Good

[@medusawamalwa]

Good

[@tabassumkhan6081]

Good

[@skytech551]

Nice doog

[@lianefehrle9921]

It is so sad that there are a lot of animals out there that have had so much pain in their lives. I’m glad that there are people who have a good heart to take those kind of pets into their homes. Great job kids.

[@neva.2764]

They're not kids. They are young adults having their own household.

[@lianefehrle9921]

@@neva.2764 I m sorry about calling them kids. You are right they are young adults

[@thatsawesomeithink]

calling young adults kids happens when your own children leave your house but theyre always kids in your heart

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@@thatsawesomeithink Absolutely. What a rude, and totally unnecessary comment. Someone that appears to be trying to start a debate. My now adult child is 46. Note I call him "child." I also call him my baby.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@@lianefehrle9921 Oh for heaven's sake, why on earth are you apologizing for a totally ok and understandable comment? My adult CHILD is 46, living on his own etc. He's also called "my baby." Zero apologies from me!

[@Tesoro598]

Mavyn is such a love bug. I’m so happy to see her living the life she deserves! Kuddos to her dog mom and dad!

[@joemartinez331]

@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus1who?

[@jeffb587]

I've seen this "flip of the switch" many times and it never ceases to amaze me. Gives me hope that people can change too.

[@alissahhodges5854]

Seeing the heartbreaking eyes on this pup is just another reminder they feel just like us! She was abused and abandoned and most likely still loved her humans that hurt her! I'm so glad you understood she needed time for her heart to heal! There's no bad dogs!❤

[@jjradV]

Alissah, I agree, good comment. All Animals are sentient beings just like us. In this day and age it is confusing to know that so many people still kill and eat animals when it is not necessary.

[@stanleydavis7904]

Only bad humans

[@alissahhodges5854]

@@atiliobison although there can definitely be underlying factors such as tumor, pain or ptsd from past experiences. Most canines are basing everything off of a combination of nature and nurture. Much like a child if left ferrell or agnostic they will develop negative behaviors based off of negative experiences and fear or even selfishness due to percieved necessity and preservation. The percentage of " nasty" dogs would be much less if they weren't looked at like a possession and more as a gift with serious responsibility.

[@teagoldleaf4137]

​@Atilio Bison nasty humans turn good dogs into bad dogs. Also, I'm really sorry your dog had that awful experience, I'm glad he's ok.

[@wendyparsons7707]

We adopted a dog at 10 Years old after we lost our chi of 16 years old. The previous owner got a new puppy. They didn't get along apparently so they tossed Louie aside. We adopted him and he is such a loving dog . If the previous owner is out there, he is doing wonderful and we love him very much! I'm so very sad that you gave him up. I love puppies as much as you do but I love senior dogs too. Q r live him as I much! He saved u a to after w r lost our chi after 16th years

[@guy-tn2ud]

My favorite line was "We couldn't be looking at her, so we did that for a few days". Such kind and understanding humans.

[@SS33333]

I hate people who are abusive to animals. May they rot both on earth n hell. Thankyou for taking care of her. 🙏🏻

[@CarolynM-vm4uz]

My sentiments exactly. 👍

[@yusakug]

The dog not even being able to take all four of her paws out of the kennel is one of the saddest things I've seen. It's such a sign of anxiety about exploring its environment outside of the cage, and wanting to keep at least one foot in a spot where it knows its safe. Can't imagine what she went through before this.

[@bunyan4.20]

My one dog does this it is his safe spot he lays in there when he wants to be left alone and he does not want the other dogs to bother him but I think it also has to do with him being abused as a puppy before we got him from my dad's friends who stole him out the neighbor's yard who was mean to him and beat him and threw him out in the snow it took him about a month before he really felt safe to let me or my dad pet him now he is such a lovable dog Milo is but he is still not a people dog and does not like black people because that is who beat him as a puppy so he freaks out he thinks it is the people who beat him

[@littlewillowlinda]

@@bunyan4.20 your dad needs new friends then, if I'm understanding this correctly. Why did they steal the neighbors dog and beat him up??

[@bunyan4.20]

@@littlewillowlinda You did i said i got him from my Dads friend who stole him out their neighbor's yard that beat him and threw him outside in the snow they got him away from those people and gave him to me they were not the ones doing it you just miss read my comment

[@alvertabonner839]

Well said 💯🫱🏽‍🫲🏻💐

[@morganjanelle4282]

@@bunyan4.20 With all due respect, it's easy to misread a comment that used absolutely *_no punctuation_* in the entire 5-line comment. (such as yours). j/s

[@rikolai22]

This is a good example of why you're not always going to have that instant connection that many people are looking for when they want to adopt. Some dogs are not going to be able to show you their personalities until they feel comfortable with you.

[@thomasschwarting5108]

Too true!!

[@sg639]

That's a very good point.

[@aclive4353]

When I was 5, my parents let me pick out a dog. All the other puppies at the shelter were jumping on me and scaring me, but this one timid 1 year old dog from a neglectful home just shyly walked over and sat on my lap. He was my pick, and we named him Tucker. He was so neglected that my mom had to hand feed him and teach him how to walk up and down stairs. We had to teach him how to play. My parents later admitted they first thought he was too timid and wasn't sure about my choice, but he ended up being the best dog in the world once he came out of his shell. Intelligent, playful, well-behaved, extremely empathetic, good-natured to all animals. Whatever cats we adopted over the years fell in love with him. When fights would break out between the cats, or when our friend's dog would chase the cat, he would always break it up and stand his ground. He loved to play Frisbee and had a lot of personality, but he was also calm and very well behaved. Only ever chewed a shoe once, and if he was ever scolded for something, he'd never do it again. He passed a couple years ago at 16 years old. I miss him every day.

[@ryanblanchard2508]

I can relate. It’s heart wrenching losing your best dog friend. It literally hurts physically and mentally. It broke me down. Still miss her everyday and think about her every day nearly five years later. 😥

[@hectorsmommy1717]

This is why responsible shelters/rescues will do behavior screening of all pets that come to them and require ALL family members (human and animal although cats can be exempted) meet and interact with the potential adoptee before adoption. If there has been abuse or some kind of personality issue they will do pre-adoption training to make sure all in the family understand what the new family member needs in order to become comfortable. Nobody should adopt without already having some idea of potential challenges ahead.

[@sharonviksen788]

She’s beautiful and what a great personality. You not only picked the right dog but she got the best family. Congratulations to all you.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

I can’t thank you enough for adopting your dogs.

[@valeriewilliams5013]

I'm so glad that she is safe from harm and now knows what true love is like 🐕🐾🐶🐾 this Fur Baby is so happy now , God will bless you for all that you do . ❤️🙏🏽😇👩🏾‍🦳

[@nattywho]

Mavyn is soooo beautiful and so sweet! Thanks to you both for taking her home and showing her that not all of us two legged creatures are bad!!!

[@jjradV]

N Steele, many two legged animals still have lots to learn from other two legged animals that choose not to abuse,kill and eat four legged animals.

[@Bella-D]

To see her tail wag just melts my heart ❤️ 💙. Thank you for your love and patience with her!

[@MatteBlack2024]

Like most people, most dogs blossom when loved.

[@dla872]

Such a beautiful story. A blessing she found you ❤. Thank you for sharing. Animals are never wrong about people and I just wish whatever abuse she endured could be given back to her former people 10 fold. Animals are the only hope that humanity can learn from.

[@jjradV]

D M, are you vegan ?

[@ericchristen2623]

Yep, agree.

[@jjradV]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ do you know about factory farms ? Do you approve of factory farms and slaughter houses ? Do you approve of abusing Animals ? Are you paying someone to abuse and kill gods creatures on your behalf ? Are you participating in the Animal Holocaust ?

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

Beautifully said. 👍❤️

[@LPL1221]

Shame on those that abused her but I am glad she found a new great family!!

[@claireangier3322]

She's beautiful! 🙏❤

[@LightDancerOracle]

She is so sweet and beautiful!!! Thank you for giving her a loving home where she can feel safe enough to be herself. 😊💖🙏

[@CAM-fq8lv]

Love her wagging tail while surrounded by pillow fluff.

[@cathiburgener4007]

Poor girl needed time to know if she could trust her new family, so great to see how happy she is now.

[@RondaSmith144Empress]

From tears to triumph 💖💖. Her waging tail and greeting you with her baby is so cute and I'm so happy she has a loving home with a furry sibling 🤗😊.

[@Patricia-om3vo]

Thank you for giving this beautiful animal love and a happy life the people who hurt her should rot in hell.

[@cocomemerrr4427]

There needs to be more people in the world that help without expecting anything in return people that help the homeless and animals are some of the best people.

[@maryll49]

I'm so glad you took a chance on her. She's a beautiful girl 😊

[@MinnowCreekGirl]

She is a beautiful dog! Thanks for giving her a good life!

[@nancyv4431]

Mavyn is so beautiful!

[@jamescarl9418]

Hi Nancy

[@j9andphoenix]

You healed her - can't get much more beautiful than that.

[@deanoemonsjr8543]

What a cutie…thank you.

[@AzlianaLyana]

Good things are bound to happen with enough love, warmth and patience ❤

[@dawsie]

I love it when people will go that extra mile to help a animal that’s been mistreated and then to get them a support friend. I grew up with cats and dogs all my life, I do gravitate to cats simply because I don’t have the energy any more for a dog, as much as I would love to have both, dogs are such hight maintenance for someone who is not able-bodied enough for them I use to look after a friends dog for a long time until it got to the point I was just worn out after just 5 minutes of play with her. The neighbours dog comes around every other day to visit me to make sure I’m okay and also to get his hugs and grooming in 😹😹 we now have a routing of doing one section of him at a time and as soon as I start feeling tired he hops up head buts me and then runs home😹😹😹 Having a sometimes dog is just enough for me😹😹😹for some reason the cats and dogs seem to like visiting my place all the time even though I have 5 cats who live in and around in the house or under the house.

[@LeNaInLoVe]

What a beautiful dog and story😍😍 So glad she was found by the right guardians(owners) Imo - we don't own the animals we care for, we are their protectors and guardians. 🤗💗💕💞💖✨🌟

[@neva.2764]

Just like we don't own the land that we buy ❤ We only borrow it and - hopefully - take good care of it. Regardless the money we've paid it will never be ours as it is Gaia's planetary body. It would be like a mite that claims a square cm of your arm and calls it hers.

[@LeNaInLoVe]

@@neva.2764 yes ❣🥰💞

[@NurseOasis]

Please donate food or donations to your local animal shelters where they stay after mistreatment. Thank you.🐕🐕‍🦺

[@biniverse1975]

i love her saying that if she trusts you she is all in. and it's hilarious she is wagging her tail on the couch right next the mess lol

[@bigbluedevil1892]

Thank you so much for making the commitment to take this beautiful baby into your home. I have a rescue dog named Rosie and she is my best friend. Thank you and God bless your family.

[@kaykoffroth2031]

It's a wonderful thing to watch a fur baby make such a change from no trust to complete trust. I'm so happy yall all found each other. Happy Memories and Good luck going forward.

[@LightSeeker16]

She's beautiful!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamescarl9418]

Hi Light

[@andrealee8561]

She needed to know what trust n safety felt like again . Probably something she hasn't felt in a long time or ever.

[@debbyangenni4616]

You both have patience and that's what Mavyn needed to come out of her shell. Bless you for all the love you give her. Also thank you for saving her.🥰😇💛💚💙

[@anniebelle2820]

Mavyn is a beautiful girl and you're the perfect parents for her. It took my abused rescue dog four months to leave the living room. I've had people tell me my girl is lucky I adopted her but I feel like I'm the lucky one.

[@kevinheath7588]

Mavyn is absolutely beautiful. So grateful you saved her. Thank you so very much ❤

[@RudisKetabs]

Such a beautiful story 🥰🥰🥰 She just really needed some time. It’s important to be very patient.

[@AZ_actual_voter]

"She does whatever she wants." 😂 How wonderful!

[@brians9508]

the constant up-talk was really great!!

[@ericpanissidi6761]

This brightens my day after all bad news.

[@BaccAChaccA_LaccA-dg6vv]

Such a beautiful soul and equally beautiful girl. I love her and her courage to trust humans again. Dogs are the best, so lets demand tougher laws to protect them.

[@stephaniefinnin8239]

Mavyn and Luna are beautiful friends!! Thank you for being loving humans!! Keep sharing to inspire more people PLEASE!!!

[@jamescarl9418]

Hi Stephanie

[@kelliebilinski]

Mayvin on couch next to feathers wagging her tail said it all!!! I love happy endings!!! 🪶🪶🪶

[@reva510]

My rescue dog had severe trauma and anxiety. He hid under & behind the couch for hours/days when we first rescued him. It took a lot of time and patience to get him comfortable. Now he’s the best dog.

[@pamelamays4186]

How could anyone with a heart and soul ever abuse an animal?

[@susanfrancis5471]

Look at that tail go! Thanks to the wonderful people that make this happen 💜!!!

[@jamescarl9418]

Hi Susan

[@dorothynelson8620]

Oh my she's so gorgeous. Thank you.

[@jamescarl9418]

Hi Dorothy

[@ap9047]

This is so true. One of our rescues was terrified for the first month or so. Her backstory is that she was left in a crate 24/7 then was sent to a rescue at 3 years old. She is now the most confident, loving dog. Wags her tail constantly. There is so much joy and she gives just as much if not much more than we give her. It is one of the best feelings in the world to rehab an animal and give them a loving environment where they can thrive. Bravo to this couple!

[@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends]

Poor baby to have something so traumatic happen to her to be this afraid makes me sick thank God for these amazing people

[@brentmason6782]

It’s so sad that someone made her this afraid…You two are angles that walk on earth for taking her in and showing her love! You showed her the patience she needed to come out of her shell of fear. It’s so heartwarming to know good people like you are out there doing good things for these kind souls. They deserve all the blessings on earth and now these two beauty’s have two angels to guide them down the path to happiness and love. They will reciprocate the love you’ve shown them ten fold on to you! God bless you both!

[@deannealbrecht774]

They are an adorable pair.

[@DD-pt9qw]

That baby girl really found her forever home.

[@frederiquemartin223]

Beautiful little Maven .I am so pleased for her .Thank you to all those who adopt abused, mistreated animals

[@frederickgonzalez8086]

This story really hit me in the feels. What a great dog Mavyn turned out to be. What a love bug!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Bless your kind and patient souls

[@lildebboston455]

What a beautiful soul the dog has. Even thru all the pain & suffering he just wanted to be luved. Thanx to the wonderful people that helped him. 🐾💕🙏

[@lildebboston455]

Oooops he is a she. Sorry Mavyn ur a beautiful girl with an awesome family...🐾🐶💞

[@kathydean6097]

Thank you so much for having patience with her and showing her unconditional love 💕😊

[@aspendreams8688]

THANK YOU FOR SAVING HIM GOD BLESS YOU

[@justinstephenson9360]

There are no bad dogs, just bad owners and thankfully Mavyn now has a good owner. Great story

[@mattn5324]

What a wonderful story about the healing of Maven!! This loving, patience, and compassionate couple was a God-send to this sadly abused dog. Worse type of people who harm, abuse, or neglect a defenseless animal!! Such a tear jerking story, but thankfully, a happy ending. I have enough fur babies in my home now right now, but makes me want to run to my local shelter and adopt a hurting dog or cat!!

[@Vaahteranlehti]

God doesn't have anything to do with dog rescues. He doesn't send people to dogs.

[@MSDOGS1976]

So nice to see a frightened dog bounce back and trust a new family. Looks like the family and the dog hit the jackpot on this adoption.

[@Ruth78620]

You people are angels so many would have walked past her all because she was terrified and had come from abuse. I'm so glad shes happy and in her forever home ❤

[@KA-eu9sy]

Aw. Those eyes in the beginning. And the hugs mid way. Aw.

[@JB-oh7cv]

She’s super sweet, she finally found her home and her family!! Now she’s being happy!!🙏♥️

[@florahakimian1652]

It's so sad when animals go through such a tragedy, the transformation is amazing G-d Bless you.

[@jamescarl9418]

Hi Flora

[@johannes2489]

Thank you.😊😇

[@TheToscanaMan]

Mavyn did find the right family. Great that you did not rush her. Your patience paid off... she popped out of her shell. Bringing in the support dog was a win for everybody. ❤

[@WickedBoo13]

Thank you for giving this beautiful girl all the love she had been denied before.

[@elainereynolds9532]

BEAUTIFUL GIRL... BEAUTIFUL SAVIORS... THANK YOU.

[@aandjintucsonazusa9490]

Mavyn is so gorgeous. She was so scared and thank you to her parents for their dedication and patience and love. She so desperately needed that. I'm so happy for her and her wonderful parents and baby toy and new little sister Luna. Thank you for saving her. God bless you all.

[@rdelamadrid]

It's so worth it! We rescued a dog that had been abused that was not only afraid, she was also aggressive. Bad people made her that way but we fixed her. It took a lot of patience, a lot of time and effort and a few trips to Urgent Care with bite wounds but the reward is having a wonderful dog whose life we know we saved. She was destined to be put down when we found her, but not anymore.

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Y'all took the fear out of her eyes, and I'm eternally grateful for folk like y'all🫶🏾🥹🫶🏾

[@mandrake925]

You treat a dog right they will be your best friend for life. They have so much love.

[@helenluceyatkins7290]

What a wonderful couple you are. Blessings to you both and your beautiful dogs

[@Canuckmom128]

What a beautiful fur baby Mayvn is - inside and out. A Pox on whoever had this poor girl before you, and hurt her so badly that she wanted to stay in a cage. Truly sickening! Thank You for giving her the time to start to heal and to know she finally found her Hoomans who will love her and give her the best life, AND a fur sibling to run, play and dog with.

[@marieslabbert6009]

Rescued animals are always só grateful. I am so happy that she is loved and appreciated now.

[@tonif2500]

Thank God for all of you giving unconditional love to this beautiful soul! Both of you were incredibly blessed with each other!!!! (ALL OF YOU!). God bless ! 🥰😊🙏💕

[@SuperBoss351]

Fantastic....The forgiveness in animals is just extraordinary..So happy for them..💛💛💛💛

[@lauraRR1398]

Mavyn is so adorable. I’m glad there’s more people out there willing take scared dogs. We got my dog Sandy from an abusive home. It took 3 weeks to gain her trust enough that we could even touch her. Sandy was 6 months old when we got her and she was part of our family for 17 1/2 years. It is so awesome to see people willing to take the time and include a dog and or a cat to their families that need the extra help.

[@xpndblhero5170]

This is heartbreaking but also very satisfying to see her in the best home..... 😊❤️

[@phabulouss1]

You guy’s are the right loving 🥰 family Mevyn needed‼️

[@juliekamrath984]

So happy that she is home.😊❤

[@cherylnelson4259]

Poor dog. Why are people so mean and cruel? It's disgusting!! 😢 good people like you two are there to help. Thank you. ❤❤❤😅

[@pstone8832]

Glad there’s still some great people out there like this

[@karenanne7165]

DAY AND NIGHT! The SMILES and running AND playing is so BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU FOR SAVING THIS PRECIOUS 💖 BABY🐾

[@nellyrojas705]

❤ thank you very much for safe life wow thank you so much. God bless you guys. God bless you. That is the best company in the world. I lose my little baby boy a year ago. I leave roommate and I’m waiting to get my own place and as soon as I get my own place, I wanna adopted from society, a lot of kids waiting for somebody thank you God bless you again🙏🏻🐾😇

[@teagoldleaf4137]

Seeing this sweet dog being so fearful is heartbreaking. Seeing how your patience and nurturing rehabilitated her into a happy loving dog was such a beautiful thing to witness. Thank you ❤

[@janema9605]

What a beautiful dog! Thank you for adopting; dog mom and dad, you are so special. 🎉❤

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Look at those sad eyes and then look at the change!! Yay!!

[@sweethaven5]

Thanks so much for giving her a home and sharing your story ❤

[@houdini-ng9yv]

This is so heartbreaking at first, but then you see the relentless tailwagging and you know she's found her true home.

[@rachelw222]

The change in her eyes was amazing to see ❤

[@purrsephone2904]

She's a beautiful dog. What a difference love makes.

[@lb1460]

What love can do. Thank you for saving them. Love their doggie smiles❤

[@earnold1896]

Lovely having doggie companions. All animals need a buddy.

[@tonitalas1757]

God bless you for giving adorable Mavyn a loving ❤️ and forever home! So glad she and beautiful Luna get along so well 😊