Poor Mel.
One could argue he is one of the lucky ones, he probably enjoys life some of the time.
I suffer from PTSD. I enjoy life most of the time. I can control (mostly) my fear when I'm awake. But when I sleep, I dream. Oh god, how I dream.
Imagine Mel's dreams. Imagine the horror of having to relive his worst nightmares even when awake.
No wonder the female dog didn't want to be adopted. I doubt she wanted to live.
Imagine what it's like when it hurts just to exist.
There is no justice for animals wronged such as this, there never has been, nor can there ever be.