No dog should be left without a home. The emotional impact of abandonment can have long-lasting effects, making it extremely difficult to rebuild their confidence.
Mama, a pitbull abandoned and discovered in the fields of California, was left to live alone in the wild. This shy girl spent months defending herself, completely isolated from any signs of human life.
Danny Spanx, a radio DJ from Bakersfield, California and founder of savefor Place Animal Rescue, has devoted himself to dog rescue for some time. Even before meeting mama, he had already saved many stray dogs from terrible conditions.
Despite the uncertainty of how this beautiful girl ended up alone, Danny suspects that Mama was being used for breeding and then cruelly abandoned away from her native home.
“Dogs like mama go through pregnancy, give birth to their dogs and maybe breastfeed them for a while before someone takes them somewhere and abandons them,”explains Danny.
Numerous attempts to save mama in the past have failed. However, not deterred by her constant fear of approaching him, Danny faithfully drove an hour every day just to check on her. Patience has become his greatest ally in this endeavor.
Danny felt tremendous joy when he saw Mama gradually come out of her shell, although there was still a long way to go. The fact that she approached him was an important step and Danny knew it was only a matter of time before she let her guard down completely.
Then one day, Danny lay down on the floor with some treats in his hand and waited patiently. After careful consideration, Mama gradually approached Danny and delicately took the candy from his hand.
The two dedicated months to building Mama’s trust. It took hard work and a lot of socializing, but eventually, mama turned into a wonderful companion.
“Every time she is next to me with a smile on her face, I am filled with joy. This has always been my goal—to win the trust and love of this dog as much as she loves me, ” Danny shared with The Dodo.
They share a unique connection and sometimes Raiden seems to be mama’s favorite person in the whole world. When he is around, no one interests her.
Danny made a decision to provide a house forever for Mama. For Dani, watching her real happiness after going through so much is an incredibly satisfying experience. That’s why mama will never have to worry about finding a new place to live again. She already has the perfect house!