Terrified Pit Bull Won’t Even Look at His Foster Mom, but She Knows Just What to Do

For most of his early life, Sprinkles knew little beyond the tiny box where he was kept with his three brothers. After being rescued from a hoarding situation involving 18 dogs, the frightened Pit Bull faced a completely unfamiliar world, one where even walking through a house or looking at a person felt overwhelming. Seven months later, Sprinkles has experienced things that many family dogs take for granted, including his first bath, his first toy, and his first cuddle. Those milestones came through the patience of his foster mom, Sam, who understood that helping him feel safe would take much more than simply bringing him indoors. Credit: YouTube Rescued From a Life of Isolation Sprinkles was one of 18 dogs rescued by Audrey from a hoarding situation involving Pit Bulls. He and his three brothers had been confined together in a small box, isolated from many of the ordinary experiences dogs need as they grow. The conditions had also created tension around food. The dogs had fought over meals, and Sprinkles had been hurt during those struggles. When Audrey first approached him, Sprinkles was so frightened that he avoided even looking at her. Although he was finally being offered hel...