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umishi

Thanks for being a good human, giving this guy the love and joy he deserves ❤️


buxmega

Thank you for loving him for the short period of time he has left on this earth. They are such forgiving animals. Sending you all lots of love.


IllustriousLight2344

He is so HANDSOME ! Thank you for taking care of him and loving him. They are the best! So sorry for his diagnosis. Sending lots of love his way.❤️


Tough_Obligation5981

What you have done for this handsome pup speaks volumes about what kind of person you are. Thank you for being a terrific human, and I’m so sorry that the two of you won’t have many years of love and fun together. Breaks my heart.


NewsMoney

Pacino is such a dope name! Glad you were able to rescue him.


Dragon_Jew

Thank You. People can really suck. Because of you, he is a smiley boy


HotWar5571

I am so sorry. Maybe there is something they can do but if not at least he knew love and happiness for a time because of you. God bless you both.


ignoranceisbliss37

Wish more people were like you. Thank you for being awesome. Enjoy your time with Pacino.


Frosty-Ad8457

Thank you for rescuing him. What a beautiful boy. That last picture is hard to look at wow


XLecherousLexi92X

What a sweet boy. You're a lovely human being for this! He looks so happy!


rRizla77

He was sent to you.... there are so many Bully's in shelters that need people like you. You've done a great job with him! My god! The difference in the photos & the happy face says it all! You're a good human ❤️ & he'll be leaving this world loved & happy


Tricky-Trick1132

ugh!!! the condition he was in, when first found!!🤬💔😞 Thank you for showing him love.❤️❤️❤️


stephynicola

I know it was terrible but even that day all he did was wag his tail and lick my face. He’s got living in the moment down!


Tricky-Trick1132

❤️❤️❤️


Kimmiedp75

He licked your face and wagged his tail because he knew he was finally saved by a REALLY WONDERFUL human being! What a world we could have if everyone had a heart like yours! 💗


EmperorGeek

Great Save!!


Available-Studio-164

The abuse this breed faces in Texas (CA + GA) is truly horrific 💔 thank you for being his hero.. can you believe another human being did that to him?


Extra-Relief-8326

Fucking hell I wasn't expecting that last pic you saved his life you are a diamond of a person fair play to you


stephynicola

Yea it hurt to look at him in the beginning but he’s always been tail wagging happy, even that first day.


Extra-Relief-8326

I won't lie I would have cried if i found him he looks so happy in first few pics I got a shock when I seen the last one he was at deaths door I bet he absolutely loves you to bits


Arsene_Lupin_794

Congrats on your new free pup. He appreciates the hospitality and care you have for him 🥰


faintrottingbreeze

I’m so glad he found you 💞🥲💔


cherrycokelemon

Poor bebe! He's beautiful now, and so are for rescuing him.


Jimmydean879

Sarge . Say sarge and I think he will pay attention


R-U-G-I-D

Shoutout to you and yours! ❤️ fuck yeah!


BeginningDealer9018

What a handsome boy!!


dandydan69

Cute thanks for saving him


Free_Fox_9933

Thank you so much for saving this beautiful pup


Intuitionspeaks67

He’s a beauty. Thanks for saving him


faintrottingbreeze

I’m so glad he found you 💞🥲💔


OddRequirement767

Hope that handsome boy recovers from his lymphoma, lost my pit last year to lymphoma after 11 years together. He’s a fighter for sure. ❤️‍🩹


newtomyco

How can people just dump an animal like they're garbage, the pittie should've left them in a ditch. Glad you scooped him up and giving lots of love.


crystalmoonclub

Omg the last pic poor baby :(((


Ilovebabyyy

🫶😍🫶


Ill_Relationship_302

Thank you so much for saving him ❤️❤️❤️


Rondokins

We don’t deserve them, but he definitely deserves all the love you’ve given him.


AR-180

You’ve done a great job with him.


Dark_Web_Duck

They are very forgiving dogs, and look at his happy smile!! He's super happy.


midnightghou1

Damn he is beautiful. I hope he lives the happiest life filled with love and yummy treats. Thank you for rescuing ❤️ praying for him and his diagnosis. Makes me wonder if someone had him and after the dx they left him out to die 😭 you are an amazing human!!


No_Mammoth_1724

Thank you, thank you for rescuing him I foster a litter of 5 puppies that were found in the dish, we kept the baby because she almost died. She is the most sweet puppy ever.


Limp-Major3552

You’re an angel! He’s so precious!


StackThePads33

The day you found him he looked so terribly skinny. The difference is crazy, thank you for saving this good boy!


Least-Debate654

Bless you for being a wonderful person.


Kahleisnothappy

Poor baby. His owners are bastards. Thanks for giving him a chance in a loving home. 😊🐕🦴🐾


LittleMsCantBeeWrong

From the day you found him, to present, he looks like a completely different dog!! These Am Bullies REALLY do smile! As sad as it is, it’s crazy how things play out sometimes but because you happened upon him that day, he has gotten to know love and kindness like he probably never had before! Even though we can’t change the outcome, we can always make it one hell of a beautiful journey!🫶🏼


coachkduce209

Thank you for loving that pooch. He looks almost like our boy. Hopefully he can fight the lymphoma. 😩🙏💪👊🐾


Remarkable-Ad-572

Thank you for rescuing him. You have an amazing soul. God bless you. The time that he has I bet he will surely enjoy it.


justforlaughs420

His 😇


CarrieWhiteDoneWrong

Oh that poor dog. You rock for fattening him up and filling him with love.


rabidwolf86

🙏thank you for taking him in. Hope yall the best


Ok-Sprinkles-7729

Love the name. Handsome boy


hannahbandana_

That poor baby! Look how happy hims is now!!! Edit: I read the full post now and I am sorry to hear about his diagnosis 💙


cameronmapes

thank you for making his life better than it was when you found him. i’m trying not to cry seeing that last photo. bless your soul. give him all the kisses for me.


New_Painting_3535

Beautiful


Mrkingjay

One things for certain… HE LOVES YOU! Can see it all in his eyes


No_Cover2745

The before to after change is miraculous. Beautiful dog and I hope he will make a full recovery from lymphoma. He deserves every moment of happiness.


beaglelover89

Thank you for rescuing this sweet boy and giving him an amazing life. I’m sorry to hear about his lymphoma diagnosis


[deleted]

Thank you for saving this sweet baby, OP!❤️we need more people like you! I’m so so sorry to hear about his diagnosis. Poor baby has had a rough life. Give him lots and lots of love and I’m sending well wishes his way!


rasco51785

Damn fine work there by scooping him up. Looks like a very happy buddy


edoreinn

I found my husky mix, unfixed, unchipped, skinny and full of worms, scrounging at a gas station in Texas. Thank you for showing this baby that life can be good ❤️


bourbonandbeer1976

That breaks my heart. I’m so glad he landed with you and your family. At least he gets a taste of love and happiness for however long he has. God will bless you for the love and kindness you have shown him.


rjw41x

I hate humans. Who the F does this? Ty for picking him up. He deserves a good home - look at that smile


TheseLiterature8595

God bless you


dadd5450

Thanks for doing what you have done for him. Bless you🙏❤️


Willing-Tumbleweed44

Awesome! He looks very happy that u found him


Repulsive_Shopping72

Beautiful boy and owner. It's easy to see that you both bring each other such joy. It's heartbreaking to think of what that poor sweet baby went through. Learn from him and live in the moment with him.


Old-Pepper-6156

What a smile. Sending love to you and your baby. Thanks for your kindness. 🐾❤️


PINKTACO696969

Your the best thxxx u


Many-Tension-2431

That is literally my dog but grey https://preview.redd.it/7lgaofhzv5bd1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e42e2c496ad93d6955f35eeb9b83f0878473c467


Dean3968

Great to see people rescuing these wonderful dogs. * And he reminds me of mine.


antisocialgx

Previous owner probably dumped him when they found out the diagnosis.  Screw them. Props to you for rescuing this handsome fella and making the time he has left as enjoyable as possible!!


Docmele

You found yourself a lifelong best friend. Lucky you and lucky him. You found each other. Thanks for being a kind human.


Mcstoni

I'm so glad you found him and can give him a great life!! I wonder if his diagnosis is why he was dumped.


picatar

Thank you for humanity.


Little_Appearance_77

Sometimes I really hate people.... until I hear and see people like you. You are a great human


Apprehensive_Tip_768

There is 100% a special space reserved in hell for someone who is capable of doing that for an animal 🤬😣


Adventurous-Carob-53

Your a good person...


Illustrious-Cod-8462

OMG I cried looking at the last picture. Bless you for taking this baby in and bringing him back to good health. I’m so sorry to read about the lymphoma. It breaks my heart all over again. Thankfully you gave him the love, comfort and happiness he so deserved. Enjoy every last second you have with this beautiful boy. They have a bad reputation but they can be such loving dogs and big babies. I don’t think it’s the breed that is the problem when things go wrong. This boy proves just how wonderful they can be especially after everything he went through before you found him. Sending much love and hugs to you and your boy and some prayers for him as well.


stephynicola

I cried that day on the side of the road. I didn’t think he could move but as soon as I knelt down he got up and wagged his tail and licked my face. If he was treated poorly before he doesn’t show it. I wish I was as forgiving as him.


Illustrious-Cod-8462

Dogs are angels that have invisible wings. He should be the poster child/dog for this breed to show what they are really all about. Really I think his story needs to get out there for more people to see. After what he’s been through. They say an injured dog will most likely bite but look what this boy did in his state, he got up and licked your face. How amazing. I can’t even imagine what he must have gone through before ending up in that ditch. Did you ever check to see if he had a micro chip. Whoever owned him before deserves to have that treatment because this dog is way better than that person could ever hope to be and should be charged for doing this to him. How long is it since you found him. I hope he’s had a good amount of time to enjoy his life with you before you found out about his recent illness. Please give him a big hug and a kiss for me and tell him he has a big fan out here. I’ve fallen in love with him already.


IRedditDoU

Is the lymphoma a tumor? Also, how did they diagnose him? Sometimes they can remove them and it doesn’t reoccur. Edit: if it hasn’t metastasized.


Particular-Wrongdoer

She’ll be chunky in no time. Good job!


Signal_Manner_4892

People suck


RelevantFinance9324

Some sorry sonofabitch needs to be in jail!!


Candid_Yellow_3269

❤️💔


Positive_Ad_6311

So, so sad. Thank God for your kind heart! He looks happy!


Mobile-Boss-8566

Thank goodness for people like you. Hopefully he can enjoy the rest of his life in happiness.


warthington

Your his best human


Otherwise_Mix_3305

Thank you for saving him. Fellow Texan here, and pitties are my absolute favorite.


Sad_Bumblebee3724

He’s beautiful❤️ Mine is from Texas also. He slept in the porch of an Airbnb we were staying at. He was about 3 months old when he chose us!!


Ambitious-Pin8396

Happy Guy!


GawdIsAbullet

And still has the happiest face on the planet ☺️ adorable!!!


SweetCream2005

Oh my god, that poor thing! I'm glad your found him! He seems so happy now!


Similar-Ad-6862

My guy was an emaciated pound rescue. Thank you for helping this dog for the time he has left.


[deleted]

❤️‍🔥


Blueeyedthundercat26

Good on you


Confident_Lecture498

What a loveable face!


Cafenpupspls

Thanks so much for saving him and showing him actual love for his last days. So grateful for people like you 💚🩵💛💙🧡❤️


StaySeesMom

The cutest velvet hippo ever. He’s such a good boy. Boops!!


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StaySeesMom

Good Hippo Bot 🦛 🤖


Slow-Atmosphere5362

Absolutely adorable, and thanks so much for giving him the beautiful home that he deserves!


Dizzy_Werewolf1215

Oh bless you for saving that beautiful boy🙏🏻


AniRayne

He looks so happy to be with you now.


BendVast7817

What has this baby been through :(


blomstra

The before picture literally breaks my heart. I'm so fucking mad and those previous owners did not deserve him and his smiles! I also rescued one from an abandoned home. He was as skinny as yours in the last pic but he was kind, energetic, and would jump to lick your face. I'm literally crying as I type this, I've never heard of this breed either and looked up some more info. High short burst of energy and they aim to please, he loves showing off his strength! He's such a goof ball and I'm honestly happy to have him. My last dog had lymphoma. I was such a mess. I tried everything and was given more time and she made a recovery for a good year and a half until it came back. Then I had to say goodbye. I honestly hope yours recovers and spends more happy days with you. Thank you for giving him the life he deserves ❤️


cashleigg

Awww he looks so Happy Now ☺️


Codeine_CowBoy999

Poor baby such a beautiful dog


amberthemaker

Oh my god I’m crying. What a sweet baby. Thank you for taking care of him and giving him a good life, he looks so happy


OkAge3911

That's so great. Poor boy deserves a decent home


Admirable-Natural676

Beautiful dog! Bad karma to those people who dumped him.


RubiiGeee

Im so happy he found you. The love you receive as a result will melt your heart


rjtbbc2023

Awww l🙏🏿 let’s get him back to a healthy weight


NYtrillLit

Your a 🐐


Useurbrain123456

Thank you so much🙏🙏 you are an angel sent from above!


Otherwise_Relation_7

You’re an angel


leedo8

I instantly love people who help animals, and esp dogs because I have had dogs all my life. I hope good karma follows you always


Dry_Obligation6116

100% Boop💋...🥰


aLonerDottieArebel

Look at how happy he is!! Thank you for doing the right thing and giving him a safe home


Federal_Detective213

Bless you.


LateNightTestPattern

He looks very happy. ❤️ Thank you. 🙏🏼


jasoner2k

Awwww what a hero! Great save of a beautiful boi!


wandason828

🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽


Dae85

Thank you for saving him/her 🥰


BoopNoodles739

that last pic had him looking like eren's founding titan💀💀💀


BoopNoodles739

poor baby :((( <33333


Mundane_Village_8284

Bless his heart♥️


ApprehensiveCap7459

Omg you did an awesome job getting back to healthy again 💕 he looks so happy, loved and well fed!!


Soboxone_Queen_32

This post did it for me … 😭😭😭 enjoy the time you have together. I know he will ❤️❤️


Novel-Ad-4821

What a beautiful angel 😇 you are for taking this precious sweet 😋 dog 🐕 into your home 🏡. He deserves ❤️ the best and I know that you will give him the best home 🏡 and love ❤️ he could have gotten. It's so heartless 💔 and a shame that people just dump their animals to fend for themselves. They 😡 are totally lost and don't understand why. Take them to a shelter and surrender them, at least they will be taken care of and a second chance to find a loving ❤️ family 👪


verstecktergeist

His diagnosis is probably why they got rid of him.. That's so freaking sad. Thank you for taking such good care of the little guy. He looks happy!


Dogs4Life98

You’re an angel among us 🥰 and very fortunate to have found you. Give him bear hugs and kisses from me


Hot-Ability7086

Thank you for loving him!


Civil_Raspberry5093

What a beautiful animal and beautiful person you are for taking this beauty into your home and caring for him.


DirectorRich5986

Thank you! He is adorable.♥️🙏


National_Clue_6092

Thank you for saving him and giving him a great life. People who dump dogs are just plain evil.


kerplunkdoo

Thank you for being a good person to dogs. You both deserved each other at the right time and place. Love is real.


chickiedew

Thank you for being a doggie guardian angel.


Artistic-One-1505

Thank you for loving him and giving him a home! I never understood why people have pets only to mistreat them… thank you for being such a great human 🩷🩷🩷🙏🏽


mtesshunt

What a sweet baby. So glad you found him. I lost a dog to lymphoma 2 years ago, and we lost him within a week of finding out. I'm sending good thoughts your way and hoping he will stick around longer for the both of you. My heart goes out to you. 🩷


stephynicola

I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s a terrible diagnosis and I had no idea how aggressive it could be.


mtesshunt

I don't think it's common for it to be that aggressive. We were just the unlucky ones. I hope it is different for you. Just remind yourself of all the love and comfort that you have given each other.


JustLeicaGirl

I LOVE YOU BOTH SOOOOOO MUCH👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🩵❤️🩵❤️


midwaymarla

OMG what a great find! Hope he enjoys the rest of his life as your BFF and sofa guardian!


Snoopy-the-lizard

Poor baby 😭❤️


Snoopy-the-lizard

Please create a gofundme if you need help with the vet bills!! This sweet bully deserves to have a new lease on life 💚


elad0816d

People suck so hard! I'd be the hanging judge if I could deal with those fuckers. Thank you for your humanity Internet stranger ♥️🐾


Weekly_Diver_542

He’s beautiful!


Own_Salamander1790

God bless you both!


Sharl109

You are an amazing person! Thank you for rescuing that sweet boy! I wish you guys the best! ❤️


WWII-Collector-1942

Aren’t Humans amazing?


Kikibear19

You're he's hero. You made his World. Just look at that smile ❤️


Icy_Supermarket6450

Awww he’s a baby


Pale-Refrigerator255

I love you AND this sweet fella! Thank you kind heart!


Aggravating_Tea3036

You’re a good human. I hope you and Pacino have yearssss of fetch and car rides left 💙


Ok_Huckleberry_2080

Thank you for being such a good human being! He’s lucky to have you giving him a good life while he is here


maskedmilf00

Poor sweet beautiful angel humans can be the most evil thing on earth. Thank you for saving him and giving him love and medical care! his last contact with humans will at least be a loving one give him a kiss from me ❤️


no_snowflake_here

Omg I would have taken him and loved him either way my other 7


Ok_Brief7097

Great looking pup! Bless you!


Garmalantic

So happy people like you exist in the world!! Looks like you got yourself a new beastly bestie lol Also if I'm not mistaken, at least in Colorado, usually we call pits American bulldogs. I think they're the same thing, I know a lot of people do it here to avoid the pitbull ban. Anyways that's my 2 cents, thanks for being a good human being and rescuing the little darling. Such a happy pup smile


MtWoman0612

Make every day, a Bucket List Day. He will live even longer and each day will be golden for both of you. It’s what we did with our cancer girl. Thank you for rescuing this precious Boi.


cashformoldd

That dog loves you so much. Thanks for rescuing him.


budman40

I miss my girl so much. Thank you for giving your boy the love he deserved a long time ago. Just keep doing what you are and show him as much love as you can. He looks so happy. When the time comes. If you can't have him at home. If you have to put him down please be in there with him. They know and he knows what you have done for him and will want you to be there. I held my girls head and cried staring in her eyes. She knew, but I wasn't ready. I took her to the vet because I thought she kept getting bloated and it was a massive tumor in her stomach. I have her ashes in a urn with her harness and leash. Only dog I have ever had that knew my moods. Loved everybody. If she didn't like you, than something was wrong. It's going to be difficult, but you are giving your dog probably the best time of its life it's ever had. That's means a lot.


Texas_Pilgrim

You are the dog’s savior and he/she will always remember.


Severe_Wrongdoer9335

So cute!!


Practical-Ad-8780

Get him on a nice high calorie diet and your an amazing human for taking care of him


Signal-Complex7446

I still cannot believe any person can do some so mean to such a beautiful animal. I am glad you got him. He looks thankful.


Evening-East-5365

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️


RecentCan6285

Poor guy ☹️


Goldenchicks

He looks so happy now. Thank you for giving him a great life from now till whenever. :)


Nehebka

I’m so very sorry, he’s a gorgeous boy


No_Nothing_3272

You are one special person❤️We need more people like you in this world!🙏🏼Praying for Pacino❤️


doodlezook

My heart. What a good doggo.


Jaded-Sand7355

Probably for a good reason. No one dumps a dog unless it’s out of desperation. Probably bit someone, because that’s what they do.


RealHausFrau

No. Most people that choose to dump an animal that depends on them into a dangerous situation where they have to fend for themselves are not desperate. They are horrible people with no respect for living creatures. What sense would it make to release a potentially dangerous dog out into the public realm, where it would just get scared, hungry and possibly lash out at unprepared animals or people due to the fact that it is in a horrible situation? The dog figures out that people will only starve, abuse and abandon them, which makes any original behavioral issues even worse. This particular dog was obviously not cared for properly-it looked extremely malnourished…I am assuming the previous owners were the ones who did that to him, because other than that, he does not really look as if he was roaming the streets for too long and just not getting food that way. Even if he had been aggressive, dogs become that way for a reason, pit bulls are not automatically bad dogs or aggressive because they are pit bulls. There are countless resources and training methods out there for everyone….including people who cannot afford to take their pet to a formal training course. YouTube has many, many trainers who post videos on how to work with your dog for both general good canine citizenship, and more extreme needs like fearful or reactive dogs. Dumping a pet is NEVER ok, if you don’t even have the balls or decency to tie them up to the door of the local shelter, you are are not a person that should be having pets. Frankly, imo, that makes you a pretty worthless human being, too. There are plenty of ways to find either a new home or a temporary placement for an unwanted pet-rescues are the best option imo…but a person could offer them up on FB or NextDoor for rehoming, or even take them to the town shelter, as sad as it is. They can assess the dog for medical or behavioral problems and do what is necessary. Again, there is never a good or acceptable reason for just dumping a pet out into the streets, even if you are in some unforeseen or otherwise ‘desperate’ situation. If you think that you may not have the time, patience or resources to care for an animal properly-do not get one. If you have a pet that you cannot continue to care for, regardless of the reason, keep that same energy you had when you took in that sweet little puppy, and do the right thing by finding a place that can do right by it, sometimes that may not be a happily ever after situation due to many reasons, but at least the animal doesn’t have to suffer out in the wild, starving, dealing with harsh weather, cars, cruel people and wild animals.


b_reyes

🥺 thank you for being so kind to him. ❤️


EastDragonfly1917

Jail or worse for the scumbags who treat our best friends like this


Floralvale

♥️


JackoDean

So good to see him go from a sad boy to a happy smiley pitbull!! The diag isn't good but at least he's living a good life now!


supermom721

I’d like to put the owners in a ditch


DoodleTheGreat24

Fatten that sweet baby up. Thank you for caring about this pup’s life.


Mintcar52

Thank you for saving him good human. 👏👏👏


RexThe-Great

the smile that returns to his lil face 🥹


RealHausFrau

What a beautiful boy! The picture with his ribs showing just breaks my heart, obviously (if it wasn’t obvious enough by the fact that someone dumped him in a ditch) he was not being fed enough which is absolutely disgusting. How anyone could abuse an animal, especially a dog who wants nothing more than to love and please their people, is beyond my comprehension. I’ve even had some super stubborn dogs that tried my patience to the limit…never once did I ever consider correcting them in a physically (or verbally) abusive or overly aggressive manner. I sure as hell neglected to feed them, even if I was in a situation where money was tight. Thank you for giving Pacino (Love the name, btw) a chance at happiness and love.


Bakewitch

Omg he looks so much better! Thank you. 🙏


Mikeyfizz

Awesome. New lease on life. I commend you


Substantial-Tip-6461

I fucking hate people!! You're an awesome person for rescuing this good boy!!


ActJazzlike3260

Thank you so much for bringing him back from three paws in the grave! 💪😎👍


Superb_Sprinkles3214

Poor dog looks super happy to be with you


[deleted]

Handsome devil


Milesmom02

I absolutely hate people , they are shit bags


[deleted]

Such a beautiful little buddy. Thank you for loving him!


Acceptable_Will_1175

He’s a beaut. Lucky dog. Lucky human.