In just one moment, the world of a gentle Pittie completely collapsed. His family abandoned him, leaving him unsure where to go.

Desperate for warmth, the underfed pup—later named Parker—curled up on a cold park bench.

With all his heart, he wished it was just a bad dream, one from which he would soon wake to find his loved ones again.

Thankfully, a kind-hearted passerby spotted him. Seeing Parker shivering broke their heart, and they knew they couldn’t walk away without helping him.

A Glimmer Of Hope

It was obvious Parker had been fending for himself for some time. Malnourished and with sore, patchy skin, he was in desperate need of care.

The Good Samaritan rushed him to Chicago Animal Care and Control .

Without a collar or microchip, Parker was placed on a stray hold.

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