Summer Whitmore has seen her share of heartbreaking scenes. Her rescue work often brings her face-to-face with starving dogs, cruel conditions, and places where animals are left behind.

This time was no exception.

While making her rounds to feed strays, she stopped at several known gathering spots. Her main focus was caring for the dogs already in her vehicle, but one unexpected face caught her eye.

A Pittie peered out from a rusted, crumbling truck and gave Summer a look so gentle, she knew she had to come back for her.

A Gentle Soul Waiting In Silence

Summer, the founder of Dog Days of Summer Sanctuary in Hawaii, hoped the dog she’d seen in the truck would still be there when she returned.

“Even if I have dogs already with me when I see a dog in need, I always stop, secure my dog

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