People and groups devoted to saving animals encounter all kinds of scenes daily, and some leave them without words. Their work demands patience, empathy, and grit in equal measure.

Yet when they come upon an abandoned dog neglected so badly that you can’t tell where the head ends and the tail begins, that takes things to another level entirely.

The shock can silence even the most seasoned rescuers. Images like that linger long after the rescue ends for everyone involved.

A rescue team stumbled upon exactly such a dog on the streets of Lubbock, Texas, and they instantly realized a difficult task was waiting for them.

He shuffled timidly, avoiding eye contact, unsure of what came next. Even so, they were resolute about giving this pup a real second chance at life.

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