The unfortunate reality is that underweight and emaciated dogs frequently end themselves in animal shelters. Witnessing animals suffer till they are nearly unable to stand upsets me.

Some show fondness and trust for humans despite their mistreatment, while others cower in dread at the sight of a rescuer. It is not worth considering occasionally what the latter have gone through.

I find it impossible to think that I would ever want to harm an animal. Moreover, I find it incomprehensible that someone could find any kind of enjoyment in doing this.

Having said that, I believe dogs possess a sixth sense that allows them to distinguish between good and bad people.

People who work with animals will know how important it is to provide a neglected animal the opportunity to initiate contact. It’s normal to want to play and stroke a dog to reassure it that you are not dangerous, but this isn’t always the best course of action.

Some people simply cannot comprehend the possibility that a dog who has endured abuse could be taken aback by an unfamiliar person.

Hours from now, Edie, a mixed-breed abandoned dog, would be put to sleep. It had been a very long time since anyone had shown her any concern, and she was afraid of people. She was seriously undernourished, and her fur was a mess.

To give Edie another chance, you had to be a true animal lover.