Iris came into the care of Philly Bully Team foster-based rescue, after being surrendered by a backyard breeder in Brooklyn.

This gentle girl was so shut down that even the sound of someone opening a treat bag would make her flinch and hide.

Her history remained unknown, but her reactions suggested either painful abuse or a total lack of human contact, leaving her without any sense of love or comfort.

But wrapped in the care of her rescuer, she slowly began to feel safe. The progress was slow and filled with challenges, yet every day brought a small step toward healing.

The Frightened Pit Bull Girl

When Iris first arrived at her foster home, she was still completely closed off.

“You could tell that she did not understand why we were near her, why we were around her, and she would

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