When Adri Herron, president of Sanctuary Rescue , in Midlothian, Virginia, opened an email titled “A newborn pit bull with no nose,” her interest was immediate.

The message came from a breeder who admitted she had no idea how to care for such a rare puppy.

Within a day of her birth, the tiny girl was on her way to Sanctuary Rescue, beginning an extraordinary journey that would test the limits of resilience and care.

Adapting To Rescue Life

The puppy, soon named Goosie, was born without a nose , with airways located in the roof of her mouth. In addition, she was diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism , a condition that meant she would remain permanently small, resembling a perpetual puppy.

For a foster-based rescue like Sanctuary, Goosie’s unique needs were a challenge they embraced f

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