The American Society for the Protection of Animals rescued Tilly from a fight in Gaston, North Carolina. Morgan Rivera Tilly, a member of the Animal Rescue and Response Team, recalls starting a new life in her eternal home, freed from the chains of oppression. Take in the exciting moments of Tilly’s new life …

The dogs in this area were covered with fleas and had scars similar to the trauma that usually occurs during dog fights. They lived outside on heavy chains and lacked proper shelter — only a blue barrel and an old wooden hut. Despite the dog’s poor condition, the animal rescue and response service noted that they wanted to wag their tail and pay attention.