When they found this dog, he was aggressive, territorial, and quick to lunge at anyone — including his owner. Sadly, it was not surprising considering the poor pooch had spent the majority of his life chained up and neglected in the yard.

But after patiently waiting for him to calm down, they were able to take him off his chain and transport him to a new, temporary home. They assumed the German shepherd would need rehabilitation training before he could be put up for adoption, but by the next day, it was like they were dealing with a totally different dog…

Every pet deserves a chance to feel safe and loved in their home. Hopefully this cutie never has to feel that aggressively anxious ever again.