Meet Whiskey, a one-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever who has already endured more hardship than any dog ever should. As a puppy, someone placed a small choke chain around his neck and never removed it. As Whiskey grew, the chain did not—eventually becoming painfully embedded in his skin and causing severe injury and suffering.

Thankfully, Whiskey is now safe, the chain is gone, and he is healing well from the physical trauma. His emotional healing, however, will take a little more time. After everything he has been through, Whiskey needs patience, gentle reassurance, and people who will show him that humans can be kind.

With the loving guidance of his veterinarians, volunteers, and a skilled trainer, Whiskey is already beginning to trust again. We know that with continued care, compassion, and time, this brave boy will rediscover joy and become the happy, carefree puppy he was always meant to be.