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Dog Feels Sunlight On His Face After Living In The Dark For 15 Years

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| December 18, 2024

A heartbreaking discovery led a volunteer from Pawssion Project to take immediate action after hearing about a senior dog confined to a dilapidated cage for 15 long years. The dog, later named Bruno, had endured years of neglect, and his plight deeply moved the volunteer, prompting her to intervene. She began by offering him food and showing him compassion, slowly introducing him to the care he had been deprived of for so long. The Pawssion Project team soon organized a plan to liberate Bruno from his grim conditions. After years of suffering, the senior dog finally embarked on a journey to a better life, one filled with kindness and hope.

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Initially, Bruno was understandably defensive when he arrived at the veterinary clinic, bearing the emotional scars of his past. However, as the team worked with patience and love, his hostility began to fade. A tender moment unfolded when one of the rescuers gently held Bruno in her arms, offering him his first-ever embrace. This gesture marked the beginning of a transformation for the senior pup.

“We hugged him and saw the first smile, a very big one,” shared Malou Perez, the founder of Pawssion Project, with The Dodo. “I told him, ‘Bruno, that’s how it [feels] to be loved and wanted.’” As Bruno absorbed this newfound affection, his guarded demeanor gave way to trust. The once-wary dog began to revel in the affection he had missed for so long.

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During the car ride to the shelter, Bruno stared out the window with wide-eyed wonder, mesmerized by the sights of a world he had never experienced. Perez was deeply moved, watching him take in the scenery. “He was just looking at the window for a long time, like he was amazed with everything he was seeing,” Perez recalled. She even paused the journey to give Bruno a toy, a gesture that brought him comfort and allowed him to drift off into a peaceful sleep. Reflecting on his years of isolation, Perez couldn’t hold back her emotions.

On his first outdoor adventure, Bruno tentatively explored a wooded trail, basking in the warmth of sunlight and the fresh air. The dog who had spent most of his life in darkness was finally experiencing nature’s beauty.

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“Seeing him just stare into nature, appreciate the trees and the sky was so humbling,” Pawssion Project shared on Instagram, recounting Bruno’s incredible journey. These days, Bruno is thriving, enjoying long walks through the woods and a newfound zest for life.

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Shockingly, this is not the first time she has faced animal cruelty charges; she has a past conviction for similar crimes. We must ensure that no more animals suffer or die in her care!

With a forever home already awaiting him, he is set to join a loving family that includes four senior dog siblings. Perez, deeply touched by Bruno’s resilience, will always carry his story with her. “I will forever hold him close to my heart,” she said.

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