Rescue dogs, no matter how rough their past or how much training they lack, still rank among the most loyal and comforting companions a person can have.

All they seek is a safe place and the chance to be loved, and once they receive that care, their devotion often lasts a lifetime.

One Ohio story stands out, about Oakley, a stray who wandered until Adopt A Pit Rescue brought him north. When Hollis and Jerry opened their home to him, the good boy began to reveal surprising hints about his previous life, small clues that truly warmed their hearts.

Oakley’s Journey To A Forever Home

Oakley’s story began on the streets of Kentucky, where he was picked up as a stray and taken to a shelter. After weeks of waiting for the right fit, Adopt A Pit Rescue helped place him with Hollis and Jerry

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