Ginger, a Pit Bull, was one of the 47 canines rescued from the notorious dog fighting ring of a man named Michael Vick. The dog was so scarred by her past existence in the ceaseless dogfights she was involved in that she refused to be touched by anyone. Ginger, like other dogs involved in fighting activities, was scared of human interaction.
Unfortunately, dogs rescued from dog fighting rings are not always adopted due to the misconception that these animals are dangerous and aggressive. Dogs who are not given the opportunity to show that they are lovable and adoptable are usually euthanized.
When the media discovered Michael Vick’s involvement in dog fighting, it dominated the headlines. Multiple rescue organizations wanted to offer these canines a second shot at life because they deserved to be spared from the dog fighting and from euthanasia.
Ginger was introduced to her foster mother, Stacy Dubuc, by the shelter she was brought to. Stacy then brought Ginger home in November of 2007.
Stacy gradually introduced Ginger to the real world through counterconditioning and desensitization training and helped her see how beautiful life is. Ginger initially struggled greatly because she had never encountered human kindness before, but that changed as time progressed.
The foster mom ensured that Ginger adapted to her new home, and she finally began to enjoy eating. Stacy rewarded Ginger with snacks and peanut butter whenever she has shown progress.
After caring for Ginger for eight months, Stacy decided to adopt her. The woman had also decided to move in with a friend who also owned a dog but she was worried since she didn’t know how Ginger would react to another dog.
As it turned out, loved being around other canines. Ginger learned many things from other dogs, including how to play, eat, and act like a normal dog.
Source: The Dodo