When we were first shown the photograph of Max, we burst into tears. It was evident that he had been through tremendous anguish, as evidenced by his fragile and emaciated frame, the patches of fur that were missing, and the overwhelming sadness that was seen in his eyes. Despite the fact that his spirit appeared to be utterly destroyed, we were able to sense his anguish and dread through the photograph. Having his head bowed, his eyes avoiding eye contact, and his body curled up as if he were attempting to vanish, Max's posture conveyed a sense of defeat. We were successful in rescuing him with the assistance of the civil police, despite the fact that his previous owner was unwilling to hand him over.