📊 600+ meat truck survivors

What 600+ Dog Meat Trade Survivors Taught Us About Canine Trauma

Behavioral patterns, recovery timelines and real cases.

Since 2019 we've cared for 600+ dogs who survived the meat truck. Here we share that knowledge.

🧠 Behavioral patterns

Hypervigilance

Constant alertness. Every sound = potential danger.

Resource guarding

Food, water, spot—everything is defended.

Flight or freeze

Some flee, others freeze.

Delayed bonding

Building trust takes time.

Regression under stress

Old fears can return. That's normal.

First weeks

Survival. Eating, sleeping, safe place.

1–3 months

First bonding with caregivers.

3–12 months

More relaxation. Playing, exploring.

12+ months

Full recovery possible.

After 8 months hand-feeding he now eats from strangers' hands.

After 6 months she came to people herself.

14 months counter-conditioning. Stays with us—lifelong care.

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