Ioften think about what could make a dog so fearful that every encounter with a person leaves them trembling.

Sadly, the cause is often the same: neglect or abuse. Those words alone can’t fully convey the pain these animals experience, but the result is clear. Years of mistreatment can leave dogs terrified of the world, unsure if they can ever trust again.

It’s a painful truth that many of these animals require months, sometimes years, of patience and gentle care just to begin living what most would consider a normal life.

When Leslie met a timid dog named Slim Jim at a North Carolina shelter, she could immediately tell he was one of those souls who had been deeply hurt. She felt she had to do something to help him.

A Gentle Break For A Scared Heart

After their first meeting, Leslie s

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