Hope and Spirit: Puppies Saved From Cruelty Case Now Thriving and Ready for Adoption

Two puppies rescued from a Hillsborough County animal cruelty case have made an inspiring recovery and are now ready to find their forever homes. Named Hope and Spirit , the young dogs were taken to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay on August 29 along with their mother, Blessing.

When rescuers first found them, all three dogs showed signs of severe neglect. Blessing’s condition was the worst: she was emaciated, soaked in urine, covered in sores, and tested positive for parvo, a highly contagious and often deadly virus. Despite intensive veterinary care, she was suffering beyond recovery and was humanely euthanized to end her pain.

Fortunately, Hope and Spirit tested negative for parvo and were placed

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