Tenerife Horse Rescue was recently called to a scene where people spotted a starving dog on a mountain in Spain. On getting there, they discovered that three puppies also needed help.
When the rescuers approached them, the mama dog became terrified and ran off, leaving her three puppies behind. That allowed the rescuers to scoop up the little pups and get them to safety. Afterward, they started searching for the mama dog to help her too.
After some searching, rescuers found the dog clinging to a tiny ledge in an “extreme panic” mode. The rescuers suspect the poor dog had never been in contact with humans before, judging by how terrified she was. She was also incredibly skinny, and it was clear that she had given everything she had to her puppies.
The rescuers succeeded in capturing her using a towel. They then took her back to their shelter to rehabilitate her and gain her trust. They discovered that she loved eating at the shelter and was motivated by it. So, they started building her confidence and feeding her well. With lots of food, patience, and time she learned to trust people.
The rescue named her Foxi and decided to keep her as the rescue’s dog because she had been through a lot. She’s very comfortable at the rescue and is getting lots of love and care.