Chuchi the 13-lb miniature Poodle was inconsolable when his family surrendered him to the Carson Animal Care Center in Gardena, California just 2 days before Christmas.
The family, who had the 6-year-old Poodle for a year, was apparently moving to a new home and they didn’t want Chuchi in their new place.
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Sadly, this was the second time Chuchi had been returned by a family that adopted him. After finding himself back in the cold kennel, the dog was gripped with a sense of defeat and hopelessness.
He simply plopped down on the bed left behind by his family and kept staring at a distance listlessly. He refused to make eye contact or interact with anyone.
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As Chuchi’s anxiety worsened by the day, the shelter workers decided to share his kennel video to make people aware about the behavioral implications of multiple rejections on dogs.
The video went viral in the local community and soon an administrator from “Bichon FurKids Rescue” pulled Chuchi out from the kill list!
Source: Bichon FurKids Rescue/Facebook
The new rescuers got Chuchi groomed and helped him overcome his trauma of abandonment. Soon, this adorable pooch found his way back to his happy-go-lucky personality!
The rescue has updated that Chuchi (now called Charlie Chaplin), has been adopted by couple Karen and Rick, and he is living a cozy life with his doggie sibling, Precious!
Click the video below to watch Chuchi’s heartbreaking behavior just after his family surrendered him to the shelter.
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Little CHUCHIE'S face says it all. This adorable little guy was left at the shelter when his family moved and he is heartbroken. Please SHARE for his life, he is VERY special and a FOSTER or ADOPTER would save him. Thanks!#A4906845 My name is CHUCHI and I'm an approximately 6 year old male Poodle Mini. I am not yet neutered. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since 12/23. I will be available on 12/23. You can visit me at my temporary home at C220.My former family who owned me for more than a year had to give me up because they were moving. But they said that I spend most of my time indoors. I seem to be good with small children. I have not been housetrained. I am learning how to walk on a leash. I am just learning obedience skills. I should be the only pet in the house.http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACO1.A4906845Carson Shelter, Gardena, California216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California310.523.9566, M-TH 12pm – 7pm, F-SU – 10am – 5pmPHOTO THREAD: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/521963924642913/?type=3&theater
Posted by Saving Carson Shelter Dogs on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
