LA Rescuers Worry about This Dog’s Wellbeing For Days, Until The Truth Finally Comes To Light

Sometimes, finding your place in the world takes longer than expected, but once you do, every moment of the journey becomes worthwhile.

For a small dog named Chewy, his path began in a quiet corner of a busy shelter. While the other dogs barked and wagged their tails, vying for attention, Chewy sat still in his cage, as if wishing he could just fade away.

He didn’t make an effort to stand out. He didn’t rush to the front of his kennel, seeking a comforting hand. He simply sat, silent and reserved.

That was what caught the attention of Meggan from the HIT Living Foundation, a dog rescue in Los Angeles.

There was something about him that pulled at her heart. He wasn’t just scared; he was completely shut down, as Meggan shared in a YouTube video:

“I definitely think Chewy was scared in the shelter. He was in the back of the shelter and everyone else was coming to the front. And his eyes were so humanlike. They just looked like they were looking at the depths of your soul.”

Meggan and her team immediately recognized that Chewy needed to leave the shelter, so they took him into their rescue, hoping to help him begin the healing process.

However, when he was placed in a foster home, it became obvious just how much he had been hurt. Chewy only ate when he was by himself, and whenever anyone entered the room, he would retreat to his pen, too scared to even lift his head.

It was truly heartbreaking to witness a dog so overwhelmed by fear.

Days went by, and despite the team’s hopes, Chewy continued to keep his distance. As if his past experiences weren’t hard enough, he developed an upper respiratory infection.

Once that was treated, another troubling symptom emerged: he was constantly thirsty and hungry, drinking water like he’d never had enough.

Meggan felt deep down that something wasn’t quite right. It wasn’t just fear or emotional scars; there was something more serious going on with him.

The team acted quickly, rushing Chewy to the vet, hoping for answers but bracing for bad news.

After a series of tests and anxious waiting, the results finally came in: Chewy had diabetes.

It was a bittersweet moment. It was heartbreaking to think that he’d suffered for so long without anyone knowing the cause. But it was also a relief, as now they knew what was wrong and could finally start helping him.

They immediately began Chewy on insulin, closely monitoring his blood sugar levels and hoping for the best. It marked a turning point, not only for his physical health but for his emotional well-being as well.

Then, something truly remarkable happened…

Gradually, Chewy began to transform. His physical condition improved, and little by little, his heart started to heal too.

He started exploring his surroundings, and for the first time, he seemed curious instead of afraid. Little by little, Chewy was coming out of his shell and even started seeking affection from Meggan, as she shared:

“I will never forget, I was sitting on the couch watching a movie and he popped out of the X-pen and just sat at my feet and it was the most incredible moment.”

It was a small thing, but to Meggan, it was everything. It meant he finally felt safe.

With each passing day, Chewy grew stronger and more confident. His energy started to shine through, showing his true, happy self more and more every day.

Then, the best moment of all came: his adoption day!

It felt like everything had led up to this point. He was finally ready to leave all the fear behind and step into a life full of love.

Chewy’s new mom, a kind woman from Washington, greeted him with open arms, and the second he saw her, something just clicked.

He trotted right over to her and gave her the sweetest little kiss, like he already knew he was going to his forever home.

It was like they were made for each other. It felt so natural, like they’d been waiting for this moment all along.

Now, with his new name, Morris, he’s finally experiencing the life he always deserved. Each day, he grows braver, happier, and more cherished.

His family can’t imagine their lives without him, and honestly, neither can he.

As I said earlier, sometimes it takes time to find where you truly belong. But once you do, it makes every part of the journey worthwhile.