Tenby

Tenby is a tiny little girl with a very heavy past. She came to Many Tears from a breeder, having had almost no kind human contact in her life. Understandably, she was terrified of everything, hands, voices, movement, even kindness itself. When she first arrived, human touch was frightening, and she preferred to keep her distance, watching the world from a place she felt safe.But Tenby is a fighter, in the smallest, quietest ways.With patience, love, and consistency, she has begun taking small, brave steps forward. She now lies close to her carer in the yard, sometimes even closing her eyes, a huge sign of trust for a dog who once flinched at every movement. She has started taking treats from the hand and will occasionally jump onto her carer’s lap for paste or a snack. She even follows her carer around, hoping for something yummy. Food has become a bridge between fear and trust, and watching her learn from her kennel friends has been a joy, seeing her summon courage to try new things,...