On vacation in the United States from the United Kingdom, Siana Louise And James Khan were on a road trip to Florida when they had an unexpected encounter, recounted by The Dodo.
While the couple in their camper van passed along an almost deserted road near Perryin the north of the state, a tiny figure standing at the edge of the roadway caught their attention. It was a puppy.
They immediately stopped to inquire about the condition of the little dog. Thin and terrified, the latter had most likely been abandoned recently.
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“ I started to cry, because I said to myself: “How is it possible to do such a thing to a creature?” », confides Siana Louise.
She and James Khan managed to lure her and get her into their vehicle. At first fearful, she began to relax and wag her tail while lying in the passenger seat. She even ended up sitting on the lap of Siana Louise. “ The courage she showed to come here was incredible “, his benefactress is moved.
“Sent by the universe”
The couple decided to call him Perryin reference to the place of its discovery. Siana Louise And James Khan were especially struck by the resemblance of the puppy to their 2 dogs, one of which is unfortunately no longer in this world. In fact, it was as if Perry was a mixture of its two congeners. For them, it was a sign. “ It was sent by the universe. It's undeniable », Estimates the man who is now his master.
After discovering that she was not chipped, they officially adopted her and took all the steps to bring her to the UK.
6 months later, Perry spends happy days with his adopters and their dog, nearly 7,000 kilometers from the place where their destinies crossed.
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Woopets advice: how to reassure a terrified animal without aggravating its stress?
Faced with a dog or puppy in a state of intense fear, the objective is to reduce anxiety-provoking stimuli and allow him to take the initiative in the interaction. Here are some good reflexes to adopt in this direction:
- Adopt a low, non-frontal posture: placing yourself at his height without directly staring at him allows you not to be perceived as a threat.
- Avoid forced contact: do not immediately try to catch, carry or caress a terrified animal.
- Speak gently, without insisting: a calm and regular voice can help, but conversely, repeated requests can increase stress.
- Reduce stimulation: keep noise, sudden movements and people away if possible.
- Observe calming signals: yawning, nose licking or even looking away often indicate an attempt at emotional self-regulation.