In early November, a dog named Benki was found abandoned in Lara, Venezuela. Benki faced significant challenges—he was blind and had lost his right hind leg.
Tragically, Benki showed signs of having been sexually abused, a heartbreaking situation often seen in dogs from puppy mills. In these operations, dogs are frequently discarded once they are no longer profitable.
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In Benki’s case, it is believed he was blinded to prevent him from finding his way back, and a traumatic incident resulted in the loss of his right hind leg.
An X-ray confirmed that Benki had no severe internal injuries, but the emotional trauma was evident and deeply concerning.
Struggling to adapt to his blindness, Benki would become disoriented and cry out in distress. The veterinarian tried to soothe him by talking to him frequently.
Over the course of a week at a rescue shelter, Benki began to show signs of emotional recovery. With daily training sessions, he started to respond to the direction of voices within approximately ten days.
Today, Benki is coming to terms with a more typical life. Although he gained weight due to his initial lack of activity, his foster caregiver is focused on making him feel secure and loved.
They encourage him to move around the shelter, especially on the stairs, and shower him with affection.
Efforts are still ongoing to find Benki a permanent and loving home where he can continue to thrive.
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