He searched for comfort anywhere he could find it đź’”
Parker wandered the region after a breeder dumped him and a pack of other dogs in South Carolina’s woods, unsure of what to do. The curly brown and white dog, without a bed, settled for a pile of pine needles to sleep on.
Parker resisted rescuers for days because he wasn’t convinced he could trust them. Parker was eventually captured by animal control authorities and taken to Halfway There Rescue, where he was given a qualified foster to aid in his recovery.
When Parker arrived at his foster home, he was still very nervous.
“At first, he was terrified of everything,” Parker’s foster mom, Carrie, who asked that her last name not be used, told The Dodo.
Carrie knew that she had to be patient with Parker and was prepared to let him adapt on his own terms. Luckily, Parker connected with his foster siblings. As he bonded with them, he began to experience the pleasures of being a dog again.
“Gradually he’s warmed up to the other dogs,” Carrie said. “I have a rescue husky-pit mix, Malala, who is a saint and often helps crack scared dogs out of their shell. They now play nonstop in the backyard and around the house.”
As he grew increasingly comfortable with his foster family, Parker’s true personality began to shine.
“He’s a goofy, friendly, carefree dog when he’s outside with the other dogs,” Carrie said. “He plays chase and wrestles, and digs a lot in the dirt.”
Parker is still living with Carrie and working on building his confidence around humans. Once Carrie finds the perfect fit, Parker will leave for his forever home. “He needs someone very patient who understands this is a long-term project to gain his trust,” Carrie said.
Though he was once left to survive on his own, Parker now gets a second chance at a happy family. Day by day, he’s learning to love again.
Via: The dodo
