A little bit of love goes a long way, and sometimes that’s all it takes to make a shy, scared pup transform into an affectionate, trusting dog. That’s exactly what happened when Sam Clarence adopted Stanley from a bully breed rescue in Christchurch, New Zealand. Stanley was found as a stray when he was just six months old, living on an abandoned property with his sibling and mom.
Clarence was a dog-walker for a nearby shelter, and was asked to foster one of the puppies for a few weeks. Little did he know, this foster pup would soon become his most loyal companion. But while it was love at first sight for Clarence, Stanley felt otherwise. He was terrified and it took him an hour just to come out of the car. Clarence worked with him every day, helping him adjust to his new life and living environment. He began to really trust Clarence, so much that the two of them were never not touching.