Building a dog’s trust is never simple. Earning the trust of a pup who has been let down before can feel, at times, like a mission impossible.

That is why people who devote days, months, and even years to rebuilding the human dog bond deserve so much admiration. They do not quit. They do not choose euthanasia. They give everything they have to help a frightened animal heal. And more often than not, they succeed.

Recently, a large group of Chihuahuas rescued from a severe hoarding situation arrived at a Texas shelter, and their progress proved this point. Most began to decompress and recover, but one sweet Chi stood out for the tender way she chose to trust.

Celeste, once terrified, melted hearts when she put all her faith in one caring person through a hug.

A Tiny Survivor Takes Her Fi

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