Watching him sit like that, dignified, with his front legs neatly folded, you might swear he comes from noble blood. As if he was raised with a butler and a nanny and had everything handed to him in life. But that’s not how things went.
We found Tai after he had been hit by a car. One of his legs was in very bad condition, so much so that almost everyone believed it wouldn’t be saved. With a great deal of care and patience, the leg recovered. The skin healed, his body closed its wounds, and today there is no visible sign that an injury ever existed.
At first, he was extremely fearful. Everything startled him. He trusted nothing and no one. Once he recovered and came to the shelter, he began to open up slowly, step by step. Tai is fearful, but he functions. He may seem a little difficult at first, but in reality he is a good and gentle dog who simply needs more time. He is cautious, and that caution softens when he feels safe. He won’t come rushing over to greet you or approach with ease. He will look at you instead, trying to understand what is happening and who you are.
He is jet black, with four paws that look as if they stepped into fresh white paint, a thin white line starting at his chin like a gray beard and continuing down his chest, and two sad-looking eyes that don’t convey drama, but curiosity. Otherwise, nothing particularly striking. Except that we love him deeply. And when you are loved, you become special. You become important.
Tai is a good dog. He has everything it takes to become an excellent companion, as long as he is given the time he needs. When he trusts, he does so fully. Relationships like the one he offers are not built through pressure, but through consistency and trust. He is looking for someone who does not expect instant return, and who understands that real bonds are built slowly, with respect and patience. If that person is you, then Tai is waiting.
