The challenges that some animals endure are often unimaginable, with many facing cruelty and neglect at the hands of humans. Yet, despite the suffering, many of these animals still have so much love to offer, just like a dog named Clementine, who has been through unimaginable hardship but is now in caring hands, waiting for her forever home. Clementine, a Shepherd mix, had a particularly rough start in life. Rescued by Kabul Small Animal Rescue (KSAR) in August 2021, she had been living on the harsh streets of Afghanistan, where she experienced extreme cruelty.
She was found with a ruptured eye, reportedly caused by being hit with rocks. In addition to her eye injury, she lost half of one ear while struggling to survive. Despite limited resources, KSAR performed surgery to remove her damaged eye, even working under difficult conditions using only a flashlight after their clinic had been looted. Clementine’s resilience shone through, and she quickly began to heal.
KSAR shared her story online, highlighting her incredible spirit. “Despite all she’s been through, Clementine still has so much love to give. She just needs someone who will show her the kindness she’s always deserved,” they wrote. Her journey to recovery revealed her gentle and loving nature. Though initially shy, Clementine blooms into a loyal and affectionate companion when shown patience and care. Her calm personality and quiet strength are deeply moving.
Eventually, Clementine was among a group of dogs transported to Passion for Pets Rescue in Maine, seeking new lives far from the dangers they once faced. Sadly, out of the group, Clementine is one of the last dogs still searching for a family of her own. Her past trauma has left her cautious around humans, so she needs a family willing to be patient and earn her trust.
Passion for Pets described her on social media, explaining that due to her time on the streets, Clementine tends to guard resources and can be selective with other animals. She doesn’t get along with female dogs and shouldn’t be placed in a home with small pets. The rescue emphasized that Clementine would do best in a calm environment with a secure space where she can safely explore.
Having survived so much, Clementine deserves the kind of love and care she’s never truly known. “She is a sweet dog who will bring so much joy to someone with the patience to let her open up,” they wrote. “She really loves her people and wants to be loved in return.”
The man responsible is facing felony charges but must never be allowed to own or care for animals again.
Clementine’s journey is a testament to her strength and capacity for love, despite the cruelty she endured. While she has lost an eye and a part of her ear, her spirit remains strong, and she is still waiting for someone to show her the unconditional love she deserves. With the right home, Clementine has the potential to thrive and offer her new family the same loyalty and affection that she has held onto through all the hardships. To see Clementine’s adoption video, press play on the TikTok video below. If you are interested in filling out an application, click here.
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@adoptapet How can people be so cruel? Clementine is available for adoption in Maine – you can find her adoption profile in our bio! #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuedogsoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #availableforadoption ♬ original sound – Gigi Perez
