Save a Chained Pit bull: A New Beginning

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Save a Chained Pit bull: A New Beginning

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Help Us Give This Sweet Pup a Safe Haven – and Launch a Lifeline for Others

Two weeks ago, my wife and I came across a heartbreaking sight in rural South Carolina—a starving Pit bull, barely 28 lbs, chained up and clinging to life. He was on a heavy chain where we had to cut his collar off just to free him, and he had no strength left. We cut him loose and carried him to safety. Since then, he’s blossomed with love, trust, and the sweetest cuddles you can imagine.

We're calling on our community to help us build a safe run for him on our property. We already care for four dogs that we also rescued, and space is tight—but we couldn’t leave him behind. Your support will go toward hiring a crew to build his run and give him the safe outdoor space he deserves.

But this is just the beginning.

There are so many others like him out here—chained, starving, forgotten. We're starting our own local rescue to change that. With your help, this sweet soul will be the first of many we can save.

His recovery has been inspiring—but we need your help to keep going.

We already have 4 dogs and no extra space, but we couldn’t turn our backs on him. We’re raising funds to:

- Build a secure run on our property so he has the freedom and safety he deserves

- Cover his vet bills and medications as he continues healing

- Take the first step in launching our own dog rescue right here in rural South Carolina, where help is scarce and dogs in need are far too common

This sweet pup is just the beginning. With your support, we can save many more lives and give these forgotten souls a future full of love.

Every dollar helps.

Thank you for believing in second chances.

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Joe Bateman
Organizer
Johnston, SC
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