A dog that suffered severe injuries while being used as bait in dog fighting has found love and security after being adopted. Haddie’s face was badly torn by other fighting dogs, leaving her with only one eye and significant skin damage that had to be surgically removed. Despite her past trauma, Erin Williams was drawn to Haddie’s unique appearance and decided to give her a forever home in Washington, D.C. With time and patience, Haddie has learned to overcome her fear of other dogs and now enjoys playing in the park with her canine friends. Erin is thrilled to see Haddie become a true “dog’s dog” and couldn’t be happier to have her as part of the family. Haddie was found on petfinder.com in August 2020 and has since flourished under Erin’s loving care.
A compassionate individual discovered Haddie, a canine who was previously involved in dogfighting, and brought her to Mutt Scouts located in South California. Although only two years old, Haddie was severely injured all over, with the worst damage being to her face. The vet indicated that her injuries and attitude were likely caused by her role as a “bait dog.” Although the specifics of her experience are unknown, it’s possible that she was used as a target for “fighting dogs” to practice on. In such situations, all dogs are victims.
Erin and Haddie’s lives changed forever when they were paired up by Mutt Scouts, and the two became inseparable. Since Erin didn’t know Haddie’s actual birthday, she chose to celebrate it on January 19th, which is the same as Dolly Parton’s birthday.
According to Erin, Haddie was initially described as a kind and silly dog, but unfortunately, she had an intense fear of other dogs. Whenever she heard or saw another dog, she would violently shiver in fear. To help Haddie overcome this phobia, Erin enlisted the aid of a professional dog trainer. The trainer, together with Erin, introduced Haddie to hot dogs and gradually exposed her to other dogs from a distance. They slowly moved closer until Haddie associated dogs with safety and comfort. Erin believed that Haddie’s personality, intelligence, and resilience were crucial factors that contributed to her success. Nowadays, Haddie enjoys playing with other dogs in her neighbourhood park and jumps around gleefully when it’s time to go outside.
According to the narrator, Haddie is quite the social animal. Erin shared that Haddie loves interacting with people and loves it even more when they pet her ears. Haddie has a bit of a unique look with scars on her nose and requires medicinal sunscreen whenever she goes out, but apart from that, she’s just like any other dog. Even though strangers tend to take notice of Haddie’s appearance and ask about her, Erin says that the responses are surprisingly positive.
Most people respond positively to Haddie’s infectious enthusiasm for life, according to Erin. Erin also said that while they occasionally encounter negative reactions from some individuals, she believes it is their loss for not getting to know Haddie’s unique personality. Haddie has also been a valuable companion for Erin in managing her depression, reminding her to take regular walks and providing comfort with her willingness to nap together on lazy afternoons.
Erin created social media accounts for Haddie on Instagram and TikTok, and she shares how her followers have taught her about the kindness of humanity. She expresses her gratitude towards her supportive and kind fans. Don’t forget to share this article with your loved ones!
