Shelter Dog’s Scars From His Past Have Nothing on the Trust He Still Has for Humans

This Instagram video shows a shelter dog with scars from his past trusting humans. Named Shiloh, the 4-year-old is up for adoption and has been in shelter and foster care. According to the volunteer, the pooch has scars on his face and body, something traumatic that he might have gone through in the past. Despite that, the fur baby has not lost faith in humanity. He trusts people and is friendly. In the clip, Shiloh doesn’t make a fuss when the woman gives him a bath. He just needs attention and love.

Shelter dog still bears the scars of his past and chooses to trust humans

In a sweet dog video on Instagram, a shelter dog chooses to trust a human even with scars from his past. The clip begins with Shiloh innocently looking at the person standing in front of him. An on-screen text reads, “Shiloh has scars on his face and body. A past we’ll never fully know.” Then, the uploader gives him a treat, bringing his face closer to the camera and revealing the marks.

Despite a traumatic past, the pooch has not lost hope in humans. “His tail starts wagging the moment you look his way,” a line displays on the screen. Meanwhile, Shiloh makes it evident in the video how much he loves the human’s attention. According to her, the shelter dog “chooses to trust” her even when he is a “little unsure” due to his past.

Through the clip, the person shows that Shiloh enjoys car rides, treats, and attention. Furthermore, she described him in the caption. It states that the pooch doesn’t throw tantrums during bath time as he lets the woman give him a bath. He is also not bothered by “other dogs barking at him.” Meanwhile, Shiloh is “calm, sweet, and happy to nap by your side. Dainty and gentle play style in playgroup.”