At just 7 months old, Blossom the pit bull was found severely malnourished and roaming the streets when a Good Samaritan spotted her and brought her to North Shore Animal League America.
This poor dog was just skin and bones and was also found to be suffering from demodectic mange, an irritating skin condition that often causes young dogs to lose their hair and develop painful lesions. This beautiful pup needed immediate medical care.
Once in the hands of the caring team, Blossom was able to begin her recovery. It was also the compassion of the donors to their Help Me Heal Program that made it possible for Blossom to get the urgent care she needed, so she could soon be adopted.
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When 7-month-old Blossom was rescued by North Shore Animal League America, the pup was severely malnourished and her rib cage was clearly visible.
Despite her condition, Blossom began to heal, thanks to a caring team at Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center.
Katie Bozymowski and her husband Anthony, who adopted a beautiful terrier mix named Stella five months earlier, instantly fell in love with Blossom when they saw her pictures.
"After meeting her for the first time, I immediately realized how sweet and gentle she is. Then when the meet and greet with Stella went off without a hitch, we made it official. She's just such a sweetheart and simply wants love," Katie told North Shore Animal League America.
"We are just happy to be able to provide her with a home that she can receive lots of love and affection."
Today, Blossom and Stella are two peas in a pod and getting all the love and care they deserve.
"Stella is happy too. She and Blossom cuddle together in bed. It's so precious to see them happy together," Katie added.
Watch more of Blossom's amazing story in the video below, created by filmmaker Cara Fitts, who is currently working on a documentary about puppy mills titled 1,000 Cages.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, Blossom was able to get her happy ending. But the North Shore Animal League America still needs your help, so they can continue hands-on work that over the past decade saved an average of 20,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens each year — and 1,000,000 lives saved to date! Donate today.
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