Hope For Paws Rescue - Eldad And Audrey
This is an absolutely heart-wrenching video showing a traumatized Maltese named Edie who was rescued only one hour before being euthanized at a shelter. Watching this video brought tears to my eyes and an overwhelming ache in my heart.
To see this Maltese so terrified of having a leash put around her neck that she screams and defecates uncontrollably reminds me of my poor dachshund Cleo who has been equally traumatized in times past. It is not difficult to imagine the hell that dogs like Edie had to endure in order to become so terrified of human contact. The reactions shown in this video are so alien and counter to a dogs genetic evolution as “man’s best friend.” It’s truly shocking.
Kudos to all those who rescue and give love to abused and tortured animals. The most beautiful thing about this video is to see the dramatic turn around that Edie the Maltese makes as she learns that she is not in danger and that these humans are offering love instead of pain. Edie rolls over and begins to wag her tail and go into play mode. What a wonderful relieve she must have felt to finally experience the mutually beneficial and loving relationship that has co-evolved over the millennia between human and canine.
I’m sure Edie will have a long road to travel to get over her fear and trauma, as my dachshund Cleo did, but it appears she is in good hands!
From Hope for Paws Rescue Organization. Please support their work if you can. And, vote for them in the Reader’s Digest $25,000 Your Life contest on Facebook.
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