Beyond his appearance, Justice the Pitbull is a wonderful dog with a heartwarming story. Despite suffering a difficult start in life, he has managed to overcome the obstacles and now enjoys a life full of love and respect at the Shelbyville/Shelby County shelter.
Discovered on the streets of Indiana in 2018, Justice, then approximately two years old, had suffered severe chemical burns, apparently intentionally. Miraculously, he managed to survive that abandonment and abuse. The shelter provided him with the necessary medical care, and over time, his skin began to heal and his fur began to grow back, although it will never be exactly the same as before.
“He was very sad at first,” says veterinarian Jessica Lynch, “but he has come a long way. Now he has much more character and is a very happy and playful little dog.”
After receiving medical care and training for about a year, Justice was ready to be adopted. The demand was enormous, even from people who lived outside the state and even the country. However, the shelter was only accepting applications from adopters who lived less than 100 miles away, so they could provide Justice with any medical support he might need.
Eventually, Justice found a home and quickly adapted to his new life. His owners constantly update the shelter’s social networks with photos and videos of him, showing how happy he is despite everything he has experienced.
Justice’s training was not easy due to her difficult past, but with the help of trainer Lexi, with whom she developed a special bond, she managed to make significant progress. Now, Justice feels more and more comfortable in his home and demonstrates his trust in humans by allowing belly rubs.
From the beginning, the shelter has done everything possible to identify those responsible for Justice’s abuse. They are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the culprit. Although there are still open cases, the numerous anonymous tips have brought the shelter closer to solving this heinous crime.
If you have information about Justice’s case, contact the Shelbyville/Shelby County shelter. Justice deserves justice for the terrible treatment he suffered.
