In the U.S., you can’t just surrender an animal to a shelter without a valid reason. And most often, when it comes to dogs, former owners write “aggressive behavior” in the paperwork — because if they tell the truth, like “got bored” or “don’t want to spend money on care,” animal advocates will criticize such actions.

That’s exactly what happened at a shelter in Los Angeles: a couple brought in a small Chihuahua mix, claiming he was “very vicious.” The shelter staff, who had seen cases like this many times before, weren’t surprised — but they were required to follow standard procedures.

Quarantine: A Test of Loneliness

According to the protocol for “dangerous” dogs, they must be isolated for several weeks. This means:
✅ A locked cage with no contact with people or other animals
✅ Total solitude
✅ Minimal care

The shelter is not held responsible for the condition of such animals, as aggressive pets are considered potentially dangerous.

Only after three weeks was the little dog examined by a vet, and it was time to decide his fate.

The Real Face of Teddy

At first, he was called Quarter (because he was one-quarter another breed), but in the official documents he was registered as Teddy. To better understand his behavior, the dog was sent to a foster home with an experienced caregiver.

📌 And what was the result?
🐾 No aggression — no bites, no attacks
🐾 Quiet and submissive — too scared to even bark loudly
🐾 Hungry for love — gazed longingly at people’s faces, hoping for kindness

It turned out that Teddy wasn’t vicious at all — he was simply frightened and unwanted. His previous owners lied to get rid of him without feeling guilty.

A Happy Ending

Once the shelter staff confirmed that Teddy posed no threat, they began looking for a new home for him. Teddy quickly found a new family and was sent to another state, where he was truly wanted.

Conclusion:
🔸 It’s not animals who are bad, it’s irresponsible people.
🔸 Lies don’t justify betrayal.
🔸 Every pet deserves a loving home.

✨ Now Teddy has a family that will never betray him. ✨