No dog should be left without a home. The emotional impact of abandonment can have long-lasting effects, making it extremely difficult to rebuild their confidence.
Mama, a pitbull abandoned and discovered in the fields of California, was left to live alone in the wild. This shy girl spent months defending herself, completely isolated from any signs of human life.
Whenever someone approaches her, fear will take over and she will run away quickly. It seems that Mama had an extreme fear of humans and avoided any attempts to interact-until one day, a compassionate man made a life-changing decision!
Left in the middle of nowhere…
Danny Spanx, a radio DJ from Bakersfield, California and founder of savefor Place Animal Rescue, has devoted himself to dog rescue for some time. Even before meeting mama, he had already saved many stray dogs from terrible conditions.
Watching a frightened and abused dog undergo a noticeable transformation into a completely different being has always been Danny's greatest passion.And now , it's time to lend a helping hand to Mama!
Before confronting Danny, several individuals shared stories about a pitbull that was hiding in the fields near a remote road, far from any populated areas. Remarkably, Mama managed to survive amazingly on her own for 15 months before Danny finally saw her.
Despite the uncertainty of how this beautiful girl ended up alone, Danny suspects that Mama was being used for breeding and then cruelly abandoned away from her native home.
"Dogs like mama go through pregnancy, give birth to their dogs and maybe breastfeed them for a while before someone takes them somewhere and abandons them,"explains Danny.
Mama took refuge in an isolated orchard outside Bakersfield, nestled next to a messy pile of discarded items that included a mattress and Box Springs. To make sure she wouldn't wander too far away, the next day Danny ingeniously set up a temporary shelter as her safe haven and a designated feeding spot.
Several unsuccessful rescue attempts
Numerous attempts to save mama in the past have failed. However, not deterred by her constant fear of approaching him, Danny faithfully drove an hour every day just to check on her. Patience has become his greatest ally in this endeavor.
He often found a place in the Orchard, put himself away from Mama and waited patiently. This routine continued for several months until that special day when Mama cautiously approached her rescuer. She cautiously sniffed his back, grabbed food nearby and quickly retreated.
Danny felt tremendous joy when he saw Mama gradually come out of her shell, although there was still a long way to go. The fact that she approached him was an important step and Danny knew it was only a matter of time before she let her guard down completely.
For the following months, Danny made it a daily ritual to visit Mama on the road. He was standing near the orchard, settling in the field and eagerly anticipating the arrival of Mama.
Over time, this gorgeous girl started wagging her tail whenever she heard Danny's car approaching. She was joyfully running at a safe distance as if celebrating their reunion
Then one day, Danny lay down on the floor with some treats in his hand and waited patiently. After careful consideration, Mama gradually approached Danny and delicately took the candy from his hand.
It was an incredible moment when Danny's hand was touched by the sweet dog for the first time. Danny was ecstatic to see mama open up, but he made sure not to scare her despite his happiness.
Over time, Mama gradually warmed up to Danny. She would follow him around, sit next to him and even accept treats from his hand. Since she would not let him put a leash on her, Danny chose a different approach.
With the help of a few friends, he set up a humane trap and lured Mama into it with food. The moment she walked into the trap, Danny knew that Mama was finally safe!
Mama-the sweetest love
The two dedicated months to building Mama's trust. It took hard work and a lot of socializing, but eventually, mama turned into a wonderful companion.
"Every time she is next to me with a smile on her face, I am filled with joy. This has always been my goal—to win the trust and love of this dog as much as she loves me, " Danny shared with The Dodo.
Mama even started interacting with dogs and other people too.
Danny found out that Mama adores children very much! She is completely in love with her little neighbor Raiden.
They share a unique connection and sometimes Raiden seems to be mama's favorite person in the whole world. When he is around, no one interests her.
Danny made a decision to provide a house forever for Mama. For Dani, watching her real happiness after going through so much is an incredibly satisfying experience. That's why mama will never have to worry about finding a new place to live again. She already has the perfect house!