A large dog who only wanted a little safety is dead because of a tragic incident.
Originally concerned that the dog was trained to be aggressive, Dogs 4 Rescue gave Winston space, but soon discovered all the canine really wanted was a friend.
“Fast forward a couple of weeks I had watched him and overcame my fear – realizing his true self was the most misunderstood, gentlest soul who had had horrific treatment continually and just wanted to feel safe and like someone was on his side,”Dogs 4 Rescue posted on Facebookabout meeting the gentle giant in 2016.
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“Winston was put in kennels and a destruction order was put on him and it was taken to court. No one would go into him at the kennels so for six months he didn’t even get a walk. His big problem was that he was big and scary looking. To learn this had been what had become of him broke us. It was looking unlikely he would get let off,” Dogs 4 Rescue shared in its Facebook post about Winston.
Dogs 4 Rescue staff produced mounds of evidence — sweet adorable photos and videos — to show that the scary-looking dog was actually a big mush that deserved a second chance. Against the odds, Winston was eventually released into Dogs 4 Rescue’s care.
Through months of rehabilitation, training and TLC, the rescue was able to help Winston cope with the psychological trauma he endured while locked away at the kennel and caught in a shock collar with his pervious owners. Dogs 4 Rescue ultimately decided to keep the dog with them, where there was no doubt that he would get the love, tenderness, care and comfort he deeply deserved.
After returning to the rescue, Winston had a health scare which sent him to the vet. There it was discovered that, due to bad breeding, Winston had a heart condition that required medication.
Recently Winston’s health started to waver once again, so the rescue set up an appointment with a specialist. Before the dog could make it to the doctor, a resident near Dogs 4 Rescue decided to set off fireworks. The sudden noisy display, which the rescue had no way to prepare for, sent Winston into a panic, causing his heart to stop.
To learn more about Dogs 4 Rescue and how you can help,please visit the organization’s website.
source: people.com
