Some animals that are rescued still need time to recover mentally. The mental toll that their lives out on the streets can often be too much to handle without lasting damage to their personality. Still, with some hard work and time, so many of these dogs can heal and learn to love again.
Harriet is a perfect example of that kind of dog.
Harriet was found on the streets of Harbin, China, and would hide in the corner near stairs, totally frozen with fear. She was matted, filthy, and covered with grime from the street. When she was found by the Harbin SHS, they knew that she needed help.
They sent out a group to pick her up and when they found her, she wasn’t responsive.
They knew she needed medical attention when they arrived and she wasn’t responsive to their calls or treats. They scooped her up and took her back to the shelter. As soon as she was in the car, she started to relax a bit. They originally thought she was a mini-husky from how small she was, but she had just been malnourished for so long that her growth had been stunted.
She was bone-thin and the vets guessed she was about eight months old.
Despite the rough start to life, she began to acclimate to her new environment. The doctors estimated that it would take around two months for the pup to fully recover and be stable enough to go to a loving forever home.
Slowly but surely the little dog became less shy and more expressive!
Never having anyone to love or show her love, the husky pup needed to learn! Over the two months she spent at the clinic, she learned just what it meant to have someone care for her. Then, something incredible happened.
Rosee Vallee saw a picture of Harriet online and knew she wanted to add her to her family.
The best part? Rosee was from Canada! A plane ride later and little Harriet was on her way to see her new mom. They met for the very first time in San Fransisco and it was a match made in heaven.
Harriet officially moved in with Rosee and got a new name!
Officially Bailey now, you can see her living the life that a husky deserves! She often gets to go out on adventures in the forest and lakes with her mom, doing what huskies do best!
She has three dog sisters, too, and is as happy as can be.
Living with a loving mom and three supportive dog sisters made all the difference for Bailey. The incredible transformation happened within the span of three months, shocking even the most optimistic volunteers at the clinic back in China. They aren’t upset in the slightest! It’s truly incredible to see how much difference a little love can make in a dog’s life.
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