Column Three - A Bumpy Journey to Happiness

(Tear-jerker alert) Back in 2018, a small and very neglected Staffordshire Terrier was brought to Halifax Humane Society by animal control. Malnourished and scared to death, the dog was bleeding from numerous bite marks all over his body. The smaller, more submissive dog was obviously used as a bait dog to train other more aggressive dogs for a dog fighting ring and was in dire distress. Another shelter might have elected to euthanize the animal, but our vet services team worked tirelessly to save the dog. After many weeks of rehabilitation, the dog, now named Bumpy, was on the mend physically, but his mental state was still a struggle. The behavior team worked with Bumpy nearly every day to reduce his fear of other dogs and his fear of the human race.

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