Cane Corso Abandoned for Being Too Gentle Finds Something Worth Guarding

Zen was only five months old when the very quality that made him lovable nearly cost him the chance to have a family. The young Cane Corso had been expected to become a tough guard dog, but his gentle and affectionate personality did not match what his breeder wanted. Instead of being valued for the sweet dog he was, Zen was rejected and eventually abandoned, chained to the gate of a shelter. Confused and suddenly alone, he could not have known that his kindness would one day lead him exactly where he belonged. Credit: YouTube Shelter staff quickly discovered that Zen was far more interested in affection than intimidation. He welcomed attention, enjoyed being close to people, and showed little of the aggression some expected from a dog of his breed and size. Yet finding him a home proved difficult. According to the story, 47 potential adopters passed him by. Again and again, the trait that should have made Zen a wonderful companion seemed to work against him. Then Elena saw his photograph. Elena was grieving the loss of her dog, Thor, when Zen caught her attention. There was something about his face and his story that stayed with her, and she decided to meet him in person. Their co...