Surrendered Pup Wouldn’t Stop Staring At The Wall With Sad Eyes Until A Kind Rescuer Earned His Trust

A shelter dog sat silently, staring at the wall, completely shutting himself off from the world.

Heartbroken and withdrawn, he refused to interact, as if he had given up hope.

But just when it seemed like nothing could reach him, everything changed.

Arthur’s Struggles

Arthur, a one-and-a-half-year-old Cattle Dog mix, grew up as a stray from an unclaimed litter.

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Though he was adopted shortly after arriving at the shelter, his happiness didn’t last.

His family returned him, unable to care for him anymore.

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This loss deeply affected Arthur, leaving him depressed, anxious, and unwilling to even look at anyone.

His broken spirit seemed beyond repair until Rocky Kanaka, a dedicated rescue advocate, decided to help him.

Building Trust

Arthur was housed in the shelter’s sallyport, an area where incoming dogs wait before being examined.

Knowing how scared Arthur was, Rocky started by giving him space, sitting at a distance to avoid overwhelming him.

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Rocky then tried offering Arthur treats, beginning by placing one on the ground nearby. Arthur only sniffed it.

Rocky moved the next treat closer, but still, Arthur didn’t take it. Finally, he offered a treat from his open palm—and Arthur accepted it.

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Rocky explained that this was a major breakthrough because anxious dogs don’t usually take treats from an open palm since it raises their anxiety. The fact that he did was thus a very good sign.

Even after this progress, Arthur continued to avoid looking at Rocky, his sadness still apparent.

Words Of Comfort

Hearing Arthur’s story of being surrendered by the family he loved broke Rocky’s heart.

He offered Arthur comforting words to remind him of his worth: “I think that you are a good boy and you deserve love, and I am sorry that your family left you behind because you did not deserve that. You deserve love, and hugs, and treats… Guess what, today starts the first day of your new life. It’s going to be amazing. I know it’s a little scary right now, but if you trust me, we are going to help you find a home and a family that loves you as much as you love them, okay?“

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After hearing these kind words, Arthur began to let his guard down. He even allowed Rocky to pet him—a heartwarming sign of trust.

A New Chapter

As Rocky continued speaking kind words, Arthur’s demeanor softened, and the walls around his heart began to fall.

Rocky’s approach showed the importance of patience, understanding, and compassion when helping animals who have endured hardships.

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Arthur’s journey is proof that with love and time, even the most broken hearts can heal.

Arthur is now on his way to finding a forever home where he will finally get the love he has always deserved.