When Lee Asher, longtime dog rescuer and founder of The Asher House in Oregon, arrived at Wild Rivers Animal Rescue , he had no idea that one encounter would leave an unforgettable mark on his heart.

A staff member guided him through rows of kennels until they stopped at Sammy.

The Pit Bull’s tail thumped energetically, his face lighting up with a wide, joyful grin. It was as if Sammy instantly sensed that his life was about to take a turn for the better.

Sammy had endured years of abuse and neglect, ending up in a high-euthanasia shelter. By the time Wild Rivers took him in, he was recovering from surgery and still carried the heavy weight of both physical and emotional scars.

Despite his gentle, loving nature, adopters had repeatedly overlooked him. His chances were running out,

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