River’s life didn’t start easy. He was born in a government holding pen and never knew freedom. At seven years

AUG 31 2026 · 12:00

River’s life didn’t start easy. He was born in a government holding pen and never knew freedom. At seven years old he was adopted by a sanctuary that looked promising, but promises don’t always mean care. He was neglected and starved, left in a dirt pen in 100 degree weather with no food, no water, and no shelter. His body score was a 1. He was surviving, not living. Before he came to us, people called him explosive, unpredictable, even said something was wrong with him. And yes, some of that w