"He's hiding it," Elias said. "They always hide it. If we take him, we’ll treat him. But I need you to know that he needs a vet, not a shelter. If you can afford the vet, you can keep him. He loves you. He’s just scared."
Organizations like the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) highlight that animal welfare is a global priority. Furthermore, new legislation, such as the European Commission's proposed rules for dog and cat welfare, aims to standardize breeding, housing, and traceability. "He's hiding it," Elias said