Sure, there are dozens and dozens of different breeds, all with different attributes and temperaments.

But for the most part, a rescuer can look at a lost canine and say, “Yes, that is indeed a dog.”

However, when rescuers stumbled across this lonely creature on the streets of Los Angeles, they realized that though it looked like a dog, well…

In fact, the animal they rescued, which they dubbed New Boy, was only part dog.

From a distance, he looked like many of the 200,000 stray dogs the LA rescuers have saved over the years.

But in fact, New Boy was a rarity:

A wolf-dog hybrid!

And unfortunately, New Boy was terrified and in poor condition; he was scared of humans, anemic, and dehydrated.

Said W.O.L.F. sanctuary director of animal care Michelle Proulx:

“When we first met him, he was extremely timid and very scared.“

So, New Boy’s new caretakers had their work cut out for them.

The rescuers decided to build up New Boy’s appetite, teach him to trust people, and then pair him with a female friend.

It took some time but finally, the animal started to trust humans a bit more and ultimately, the fear started to melt away.

And even though it’s still a work in progress, the once-fearful creature is really starting to warm up.

Seeing how this once-petrified animal reacts to his new human friends is amazing!

Source: Honest to Paws

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