was Hugo left in a crate to starve?

Nov 8, 2024

Puppy Hugo’s “gotcha” date is 11/1/24 and his 1 week anniversary is today. I’m sleep deprived. It’s so much worse than when I had a baby years and years ago. In just short of a week, he’s filling out nicely. The bones that stuck out of the back of each hip aren’t nearly as visible now.

Merida, Dharma & Hugo

The fundamental problem with this new addition is that he is terrified of a crate.

He chews on the crate bars and can somehow get the bottom tray scooted out. He shreds anything in there that’s intended to make him comfortable. Listen, I’m not a “crate your dog” person. But there are times that an hour or so in a crate — or even overnight for a puppy — is necessary.

After the vet said he was likely starved before dumping, I wonder if he was just left in a crate without food and water. Sad, isn’t it? But things are looking up for Hugo!

He’s got 2 fabulous sisters and doesn’t need to worry about his next meal.


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