The young Pit Bull, later named Max, had been padlocked so tightly to a tree that he couldn’t even move his head.
He had no food, no water, and was left sitting in his own waste.
Completely helpless.
Thankfully, several people noticed. And when they did, they reached out to someone they trusted would act.
Kerry Haney, a longtime volunteer with Don’t Bully Us Rescue, was at home when the calls started pouring in.
Six phone calls. Dozens of texts. Hundreds of Facebook tags, all about the dog in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
Still in her pajamas, she rushed out in the middle of the night to check on him herself, hoping she might be able to speak with the family and help.
When she arrived, she couldn’t locate the dog, so she contacted the Woolwich Township Police Department. They confirmed they were already aware of the situation and were working to remove him from his owner.
It took several agonizing days—but finally, Max was rescued and brought to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter.
