Scared German shepherd cries like a human when rescuers try to help her
Most often when you encounter a stray dog on the street their initial reaction is fear. The animal might even cower or try to run and hide. One particular stray dog, a German shepherd named Rain, tried the tactic of hiding, but fortunately, volunteers from Hope for Paws were persistent in their attempts and were able to get her the help she so desperately needed.
A call to Hope for Paws
It all started with a call to Hope for Paws about a stray dog that had been spotted running around the street for several days. Those spotting her could tell that she was hungry and scared, as shown when she ran away anytime someone attempted to approach her. She wasn’t aggressive but would hide and not let any humans get close.
Volunteers from Hope for Paws show up to try and help
Eldad Hagar and Loreta Frankonyte, two volunteers from Hope for Paws, showed up to help. First, they tried to gain the dog’s trust by using food. Even then, Rain was too scared to come out even though she seemed very hungry. Fortunately, the pair were able to get in a position to get close to the dog as she tries to hide once again.
Rain is very fearful of human contact
As Loreta approached, Rain starts to let out a heartbreaking cry. Undeterred, Loreta persists in trying to get her to come out of hiding. Eventually, the two rescuers are able to secure Rain using some snares and pull her out of her hiding spot.
As the two maneuver Rain out of her position, Carey Linnell, the woman who called Hope for Paws about Rain, holds open the cage door. Seeming to feel more comfortable with Carey, Rain runs up to her, and working together, everyone is able to get her in the cage for transport.
Rain is finally secured
Soon, she was on her way to the shelter to get cleaned up, checked out by a vet, and given a good meal, for what is probably the first time in a while. Then it was time to find Rain a new home. And while she seemed shy at first, given the chance she proved to be a very warm and loving dog.
Rain’s story is not unique. According to the ASPCA:
“Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.”
The large number of cats and dogs coming into shelters each year makes animal adoption even more important. Not only does adoption help free up space in shelters, but it also reduces the number of animals euthanized each year due to overcrowding.
Rain is quickly adopted and renamed
Amazingly, only two weeks after her fear-filled rescue, Rain was adopted. Safe and happy, Rain, now renamed Sassy Pants Dunbar, settled into her new home. Loreta went to visit Rain a few weeks later to see how she was doing. She now seemed like a completely different dog, running around and playing with Loreta. It just goes to show what a little love can do.
Here is the video of Rain’s rescue and her life, with a new name, in a new home.
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