Pit Bull Who Was Left Behind By Dogfighters Kept Her Friend Safe Until Rescuers Came

Two pit bulls were discovered in a park just outside Philadelphia, and it seemed as though they were at death's door. One of the dogs, now known as Gracie, was cold to the touch. The other dog, Layla, was curled up next to her, as if protecting her. Officer Russ "Wolf" Harper, co-founder of Justice Rescue, arrived at the scene and immediately tried to comfort the dogs with his gentle voice. Harper was eventually able to get close enough to the dogs to keep them warm with his heavy police vest before rushing them to the vet.

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At the vet, Gracie was in dire condition, so weak and cold that Harper believed she might need to be euthanized. However, the veterinarian gave her fluids and began warming her up. It was clear that these young dogs had been used for fighting most of their lives, based on their wounds. "They’re only about 2 years old, and they’ve only known abuse, they’ve only known fighting," Harper observed.....