Being an animal rescuer is one of the most fulfilling roles in the world, but it’s also one of the toughest. You’re constantly walking into situations that break your heart — malnourished dogs, abandoned pets, or animals on the brink of giving up.

When the team first laid eyes on Lexi, she seemed like she might not make it. Curled up in a small wire crate, her frail body rested on a pile of old blankets left behind by the person who had abandoned her.

Up until that moment, Lexi had known nothing but neglect and hardship. But all of that was about to change.

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Animal control officers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were stunned when they discovered Lexi. She lay motionless in her crate, so weak that she could barely lift her head .

She was rushed straight to the veterinar

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