People say not to judge a book by its cover, and shelter dogs deserve that same patience.
The fearful, shut-down puppies hiding behind kennel doors are almost never showing who they really are. Sometimes they are simply trying to survive a place that feels too loud, too unfamiliar, and far too overwhelming.
It is easy to picture a naturally sweet, playful little dog slowly dimming under constant barking, strange smells, and the stress of confinement. It happens more often than people realize…