For a long time before being abandoned, Ralph lived with his previous owner. Finally, he was thrown away and left for dead because his owner could not care for him and showed no interest in him. There was nowhere else for the unfortunate dog to go, so he took sanctuary in an abandoned lot, sleeping on top of garbage.
So Ralph wouldn’t go hungry, many caring individuals gave him food and water. They also snapped pictures of him and posted them on social media, hoping that someone would come forward and offer assistance. Soon after, one of them got in touch with Eldad Hagar, an independent animal rescuer who would start Hope For Paws.
Once the rescuer had all the necessary information, he rushed to the location and quickly set up a humane trap. He tried several times to get the dog inside the cage, but each time he failed. He eventually decided to try to lure the dog with food. But, as the pup approached him, he could not catch him, so he decided to leave and return the next day.
When Eldad returned the following day, he brought extra assistance to the rescue effort. Even though Sigal Shilian’s dog has a history of biting, he offered to assist in the hunt for Ralph. To win the dog’s trust and aid in his relaxation, they stayed on the ground for several hours.
After the rescuers had successfully trapped the dog, Eldad thanked Sigal and drove right to The Veterinary Care Center. He demanded that Ralph be examined, but the dog refused to allow anyone to touch him. As a result, rather than dragging him to the test room, he helped him unwind beforehand.
The next ten minutes were highly stressful for both Ralph and Eldad. But it was necessary because the dog began to believe that the rescuer was not malicious. After another five minutes, he finally allowed him to touch him with his bare hands.
Later that day, Barbara Perrin, the woman who had contacted Eldad, joined in. She met Ralph and was surprised when the dog jumped up and greeted her with a happy tail. She was overjoyed that he had finally been rescued and that he no longer tried to bite her.
Ralph made significant progress in a short time, and three months after his rescue, he found his new home. He met his new mother, Tina Jackson, through the Bill Foundation, and the two of them began a wonderful life together.
Credits to Hope For Paws
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