https://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/14/us/dog-fight-rehabilitation/index.html
“Understand that these dogs have experienced nothing but life at the end of a chain,” Bershadker explained. “Even a water bowl is new for them … they are afraid of everything.”
To emphasize his point, a sign that reads “I’m FEARFUL, please go slowly” hangs on one dog’s cage.