Cody was a homeless pittie who spent his whole existence surviving on the unforgiving streets, scavenging for food to stay alive.
When animal rescuers finally spotted him wandering alone in a neighborhood, the pup was unsure how to respond.
The animal rescue team from iPittytheBull Foundation attempted to catch him and offer him a better future, but since affection was unfamiliar to Cody, he fought hard to escape from them.
Fortunately, the rescuers were committed to taking this pup off the streets and bringing him somewhere he would genuinely be valued for who he was.
Rescue Operation
The rescuers from California managed to slip a leash around Cody’s neck; however, they faced significant challenges getting him into their vehicle.
“He chewed through three leashes. He was a very skittish dog,” John stated to The Dodo.
After employing various strategies, they determined that enticing Cody into a crate with some delicious treats would be the best approach. Fortunately, this tactic proved much more effective, allowing them to bring the anxious pup to their caring shelter.
Upon arrival at the shelter and after getting Cody comfortably settled, John realized that it would be best to let him open up and adjust at his own tempo.
Cody struggled to comprehend what was happening and who all the people around him were. Due to this, he primarily isolated himself in his room, unwilling to venture out.
“Getting him out of his room was a process. Once we were out, he was like, ‘Oh, let’s walk’,” John mentioned.
Witnessing him enjoy the sunlight and fresh air outside filled John with immense joy and pride for Cody.
He understood that taking a slow approach and patiently allowing Cody to build trust was the most effective way to encourage him to start to open up.
Eventually, John found that he no longer needed to spend excessive time persuading Cody to go outside. Each time he entered Cody’s room and mentioned it was time for some outdoor fun, Cody would slowly accompany John to the backyard of the Californian shelter.
However, one day when they were outdoors, Cody spotted a cardboard box that hadn’t been present before.
“Every small detail or change threw him back into survival mode. For most of us, these things go unnoticed, but for such a sensitive soul like this, it is a big deal. I just need to guide him past it, but he obviously doesn’t want to go,” he explained.
John decided to attach a leash to Cody while comforting him that the box posed no threat and would not harm him.
Once Cody realized that his human was beside him and holding onto the leash, he found the bravery to walk past the box and carry on with his day.
Take It Easy
What truly helped Cody to emerge from his shell was his daily outings.
He adores taking long walks with his humans, basking in the Californian sun and appreciating the beautiful surroundings. Even though he was still somewhat apprehensive when an unfamiliar human walked by, Cody didn’t let that overshadow his enjoyment.
“You just get a feeling. You just know. You are just like ‘This dog is going to be alright’,” John remarked.
After a period of time, Cody caught the attention of a loving family who instantly fell for him. Soon after, he departed from the shelter and was welcomed as their new furry member.
He was no longer the timid pup who perceived a cardboard box as a danger.
Thanks to his rescuer, Cody could let go of his tumultuous past, regain confidence in humans, and integrate into a family that cherished and cared for him as he had always deserved.
“He is probably one of the finest dogs I’ve ever encountered,” John concluded.
Final Thoughts
It genuinely warms my heart whenever I come across a tale of a dog who, with the assistance of dedicated humans, was able to rebuild his trust.
I am certain that his experience on the streets was incredibly tough and that it necessitated immense courage to turn a new leaf and start afresh. Nonetheless, he accomplished it in the end.
Cody, I am immensely proud of the canine you have blossomed into, and John, I can’t express enough gratitude for your patience and compassion towards this beautiful boy – you are a true hero!