Help Cashew Heal from Unimaginable Abuse & Finally Feel Safe

Meet Cashew a gentle, resilient soul who has endured unthinkable cruelty and still manages to wag his tail at the world.

Cashew once lived behind the walls of a downtown LA apartment building, where his silent suffering went mostly unnoticed. But those who lived nearby heard the cries, the heartbreaking whimpers, the eerie silence that spoke louder than words. One kind neighbor offered to walk him, to simply show him kindness… but was harshly told, “Mind your own business.” Behind that closed door, Cashew was living a nightmare.

He was eventually discovered shut inside a dark closet, a rope cruelly tied around his mouth, without food or water for nearly three weeks. Starving, dehydrated, and emotionally broken, Cashew had been left to die. The children in the home mistreated him. The adults ignored him. He was completely alone—and yet, he held on.

When he was rescued, Cashew was barely clinging to life.

Cashew recently needed emergency surgery for perforated intestines after ingesting an unknown object. His foster didn’t hesitate to save him, giving him the care and compassion he had never known. But now, they need help to continue that care—for medical costs, nutritious food, and everything Cashew needs to recover.

Cashew is now safe, slowly rediscovering what love feels like. He’s tender, loyal, and unbelievably forgiving, despite everything he’s been through. He wants to trust, to play, to be part of a family—but he needs someone experienced, someone patient, someone who can help him rewrite his story.

Because of his trauma, Cashew will do best in a home with no young children (10+ recommended) and a stable, loving environment.

Thankfully, DEN Urban Dog Retreat has offered free professional training and behavioral support for whoever adopts Cashew. We love him deeply and believe—with all our hearts—that he has so much joy left to give.

Your donation will help provide:

* Lifesaving medical treatment and follow-up care

* Healthy food and nutrition to rebuild his strength

* Ongoing support until he finds the forever home he so deeply deserves

Cashew didn’t give up on life, even when life gave up on him. Let’s show him he was right to keep fighting.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for caring about Cashew.