This Street Dog Was Extremely Vicious Until Love Transformed Her—Now She Is Happy & Friendly
A street dog called Britney is a great example of how a painful past can affect a dog’s behavior and temperament. Rescued two years ago by rescue Happy Doggo, along with her 5 other puppies, Britney Spears was so fearful and distrustful that she bit three rescue workers. (watch the TikTok below)
Britney was the kind of dog often labeled as vicious and aggressive. But what many don’t realize is that the trauma she has endured is to blame. She had been severely abused in the past and used for dog-fighting so it’s no surprise that she’s wary of humans.
Found Dumped In A Jungle
The Happy Doggo team found Britney and her pups in a jungle in Thailand, dumped and alone. The babies were extremely sick and Britney had a padlock around her neck. In short, these dogs were in terrible condition and the Thailand-based charity simply could not leave them to die.
However, rescuing them wasn’t easy. Britney was so protective of her puppies that she wouldn’t let anyone come near them. After several attempts, the rescue workeres were finally able to catch them.
Britney remained hostile until founder, Niall Harbison removed the chain around her neck. Even then, she didn’t open up to any other human except Niall and always picked up fights against every dog she met.
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A Better Future For The Street Dog Family
Not long after gaining their freedom, Britney’s sweet puppies were all adopted by Bangkok residents. However, Britney was not nearly ready to be in a home. During her first year at the rescue, she would only let Niall touch her.
With time and patience though, Britney started trusting people around her and even dogs. Now, after 2 years, in a miraculous transformation, she is an amiable dog with many friends. Her days of violence and mistrust are long gone, thanks to Niall and his team’s efforts.
Britney is now free and happier than ever, thriving in her forever home with Niall. Her story is a powerful reminder that with patience, love, and care, even dogs with a difficult past and a history of aggression can find happiness and trust again.
Witnessing Britney’s amazing journey, many TikTok users came forward to show their support for the wonderful girl. Sasha Claire commented, “🥰thank u for not giving up on her🥹.” Moreover, another TikTok user wrote, “Love seeing Britney coming out the other end. Wonderful people rehabilitating these dogs, love watching.”
