At the Guilford County Animal Services in Guilford County, North Carolina, a two-year-old stray pup entered the shelter on January 8 and remains terrified. His name is Pikachu.
After shelter volunteer, Dan left treats for the dogs, one hour later the treats were still in his shelter cage completely untouched.
He is terrified at the shelter, so I sat with him. I went back a few hours later with my wife. She gained his trust and led him out into the hall.
Pikachu refused to move, but when his friend from the same home, Togepi was brought out, and he saw her eating treats, he also ate them. He greeted his pal happily and followed Togepi down the hallway until he became overwhelmed. And so the volunteers sat, Togepi sat as did Pikachu.
…in the middle of the back hallway. he accepted pets and would lean in gently when i found the right spot.
Later that afternoon, it was time to lead the dogs back to their kennels. Pickachu had to be carried.
His friend Togepi is available for adoption:
Togepi’s adoption information:
Pikachu would do best at this time in an experienced foster home, so he can quietly decompress, become familiar with new surroundings slowly and start trusting people.
Guilford County Animal Services needs foster families willing to provide temporary living arrangements for animals in our foster program. As a foster parent, you are a volunteer and part of a massive life-saving mission to help prevent animal homelessness and overpopulation. As we expand our life-saving programs, working collaboratively is more crucial than ever, both in the shelter and outside of our front doors.
Please share the plight of both dogs. They deserve better.
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