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Confused Cane Corso Dog Gets Returned To Shelter For His Separation Anxiety

Dog returned to shelter for separation anxiety.
Dog returned to shelter for separation anxiety. Screenshot from Logan the giant Cane Corso was returned… đŸ˜”, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: Rocky Kanaka.

Logan, a giant Cane Corso with a heart as big as his size, started his journey with hopes of a forever home. When he was first adopted from the shelter, Logan thought his new family would be his safe haven.

But his story took a heart-wrenching turn when he was returned shortly after being adopted. The reason? Separation anxiety. Logan was left in a crate while the family went grocery shopping, and in his fear, he destroyed the crate, overwhelmed by anxiety. Instead of understanding his pain, the family dumped him right back at the shelter. 

But despite his rough start, Logan’s gentle spirit never wavered.

A Gentle Giant with a Broken Heart

Dog heartbroken after being returned to the shelter.
Dog heartbroken after being returned to the shelter. Screenshot from Logan the giant Cane Corso was returned… 😔, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: Rocky Kanaka.

Logan’s journey began in pain and fear. He arrived at the shelter severely underweight and in desperate need of care. His imposing size might have made him look intimidating, but anyone who met him quickly saw his soft nature. Logan was a lover, not a fighter—great with children, other dogs, and even cats. His anxious return to the shelter didn’t change that. 

It was clear that Logan was misunderstood. He wasn’t destructive out of spite, but out of loneliness. When his family left him locked in a crate to go grocery shopping, the overwhelming fear of being abandoned caused him to panic. His separation anxiety caused by his traumatic past got the best of him, and he broke out of the crate, causing the family to return him to the shelter. Logan’s heart, already scarred from his past, was shattered once again.

Hope on the Horizon for Logan

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Shelter dog having “cat test” for potential family. Screenshot from Logan the giant Cane Corso was returned… 😔, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: Rocky Kanaka.

Despite the trauma of being returned, Logan’s resilience shone through. The shelter staff refused to give up on him, recognizing his potential to be a loving, loyal companion. They knew that Logan just needed someone who could understand his anxiety and give him the time and patience he deserved. 

As the days passed, Logan’s story spread, and soon a family with five children expressed interest in adopting him. They were charmed by his calm nature and his ability to get along with kids and other animals. But there was one test left: the family planned to adopt a cat and needed to know if Logan could live peacefully with felines. 

The shelter arranged for a “cat test,” observing Logan’s behavior around a cat in a kennel. To everyone’s delight, Logan passed the test without any signs of aggression. His easygoing nature continued to shine through, giving the family the confidence they needed to bring him home.

A Forever Family That Will Truly Be Forever

Dog returned to shelter finds new forever family.
Dog returned to shelter finds new forever family. Screenshot from Logan the giant Cane Corso was returned… 😔, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: Rocky Kanaka.

After weeks of uncertainty, Logan finally found his forever family. The shelter staff, who had watched Logan’s highs and lows, felt a sense of joy and relief as he left with his new family. Logan, once a dog filled with anxiety and fear, was now headed toward a life filled with love and companionship.

Logan’s story isn’t just about a dog finding a home—it’s a story of resilience, patience, and the transformative power of love. He is living proof that even in the face of fear and anxiety, there’s always hope. For Logan, it just took the right family to give him the second chance he so desperately deserved.

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Logan the giant Cane Corso was returned… 😔, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: Rocky Kanaka.