See how this supposed bait dog gradually relearns to trust… Read the full story here!

Tommy’s photo was posted on Second Chance Rescue’s Facebook page, and staff pleaded for someone to foster or adopt this critically malnourished Pittie from Texas. Tommy’s days were numbered with ribs jutting out under stretched skin and scars that screamed of cruelty and neglect.

He was scheduled to be euthanized the day before the post was published, but he had already run out of time.

SCR needed someone from Texas to aid Tommy by removing him from the shelter until he could be moved to New York. But Jennifer Brooks, president of SCR, said in a statement to The Dodo that the prospect of letting this dog die without a possibility for a happy ending was too much for her:

“I could tell this was a dog that had never had a happy day in his life…

Knowing Tommy was going to die…

After such horrendous treatment and a lack of compassion, my heart was practically ripped out. We want Tommy to experience love for the first time. We want him to feel safe and comfortable, and we want him to know that he will never be in danger again.”

Thanks to Dallas DogRRR, a group of incredible volunteers devoted to rescuing the forgotten dogs of Dallas, Texas, Tommy received the chance he so much needed and earned. Kerry Anechiarico, a volunteer foster, took on the task of rescuing this fearful dog from the sorrow that had become his world. Tommy’s injuries indicated that he had been used as a bait dog in dogfighting, according to a vet.

Kerry is working with Tommy to show him that not all humans are harsh and that he will never be abused again, while SCR pays for Tommy’s care in Texas.

Tommy warily coming onto the couch or hesitating before allowing Kerry to pet him are both painful and heartwarming updates on Kerry’s Facebook page – seeing Tommy gently start to trust again is indisputable proof that dogs just want to be cherished and belong.

Tommy spends his days with his doggie foster siblings, who are teaching him how to be a dog again – one who isn’t afraid of anything!

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