Stories like Charlie’s restore faith in humanity.
This wonderful piti was brutally abandoned by her family. He wandered the streets of Compton for many days and nights seeking shelter. Weak, exhausted, and covered in bloody wounds, this poor man certainly couldn’t make it on his own. Given his condition, he was literally days away from the point of no return. A woman with a big heart found him on the street and sent him to a local shelter to provide him with temporary housing, but then something unbelievable happened.
Saved at the last moment
Sheila Scott Astroff, founder of Animal Rescue Mission, was on her way to the Downey shelter to pick up the dog when she saw Charlie. A woman who found him on the street took him to a shelter, but the emaciated pitty needed veterinary help. One of the employees asked Sheila, a long-time dog rescuer, to adopt Charlie because there was no way Charlie would survive the shelter.
“I arrived at the Downey shelter to pick up a senior girl when I saw an emaciated, scared puppy covered in deep wounds being dropped off. One of the shelter workers said to me: Please don’t let this dog enter the shelter, he won’t make it out,” Shira wrote.
With the help of her friend, Katie Cleary, of Peace 4 Animals, Shira managed to take Charlie to Malibu hospital and give him much-needed treatment.
Despite his condition and the fact that his wounds were probably the result of him being used as a baiting dog, he never, ever displayed aggression.
He was such a lovely, gentle Pittie who wagged his tail all along, as if he was trying to say: “Thank you for saving me, hoomans!”
“These dogs are incredible. Even after the horrific torture he had endured at the hands of humans, all he wants to do is love and be loved,” Shira wrote on her Instagram.
From Abandonment To A Loving Home
Charlie stayed at the vet for several weeks until he finally felt better. He was given care around the clock, and in just a few short days, he had already gained weight and started eating properly.
The good news was – he didn’t need to wait long for his forever home! One of Shira’s friends told her about a man named Jay, who fell in love with Charlie’s story and would be really happy to give him a forever home.
After Charlie got out of the hospital, he and Jay finally met – and melted everyone’s hearts! Even though it was their first meeting ever, the two bonded immediately, proving that they’re gonna be the best buds in the world!
Jay took Charlie to his home in Manhattan Beach, California. This amazing duo embarked on a wonderful journey together, and it seems that Charlie loves every second of it.
He acclimated to the new home as if he had always been Jay’s dog. He meets new people on a daily basis, goes for beautiful beach walks, and he even swims in the ocean with his dad!
Charlie has finally got the perfect place to exhibit his true personality, and Jay’s just grateful for being able to provide him a safe place. After everything he has been through, seeing him run happily again is the greatest privilege.
We hope that Jay and Charlie will enjoy each other’s company for many more years. Given their amazing bond, there’s absolutely no doubt that they will make every new day count!
You can keep up with Charlie and his dad on their official Instagram.
