‘Gentle soul’ pup saved from starving in freezing PA cold. He needs a home
Even though he’s carrying a happy look about him, Gouda, a loving dog with a lot to live for, came from a devastatingly abusive situation in Philadelphia.
“Gouda’s story began in heartbreak,” the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said in a Sept. 21 Facebook post.
“Before our Animal Law Enforcement team rescued him this past January, all he knew was heavy chains and a hungry belly. He and several other dogs were discovered tied up outside in freezing temperatures, many of them just skin and bones.”
Gouda leans more on the shy side, and who can blame him with a background as brutal as his? He does happen to warm up if you have a treat on you, his pet profile says.
The shyness could play a factor in one of the reasons why the spry pup is still under the care of the shelter.
“We brought these dogs into our care and worked to heal not just their bodies, but their hearts as well. Fast forward several months, and most have found loving homes. In fact, they all have... except for Gouda,” the shelter said.
“The truth is, shelter life is challenging for a gentle soul like his. To get a break from the kennel last month, he got a few days of a home sleepover and was described as ‘extremely loveable.’ He adores people and is open to meeting other dogs, showing just how much love he has to give.”
According to his pet profile, Gouda’s personality will begin to shine if he’s picked by a patient family who will teach him how to trust fully.
“His happiest days are still ahead, but only if someone steps up for him,” the shelter said.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.