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On November 5th, Benki was discovered abandoned in Lara, Venezuela.
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Sadly, he was blind and had lost his right rear leg.
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It was suspected that he had been a victim of sexual assault, which is common among male dogs from puppy farms.
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His blindness may have been inflicted to prevent him from escaping, and his leg may have been severed in an accident.
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The X-ray showed no internal damage, but Benki suffered significant mental trauma.
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However, he showed high intelligence and improved mood after a week at the shelter.
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He needed to lose weight due to a lack of exercise and is still waiting to find a new loving permanent home.
His foster parent is trying to make him feel safe by using the shelter’s stairs and showering him with affection.
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