Dog abuse is sadly nothing new, yet it continues to break our hearts every time.

Maya is not only an example of cruelty. She represents every neglected, abandoned, or mistreated dog who has ever been failed by humans. She is a symbol of survival and a reminder of what can happen when people act with thoughtlessness.

Thankfully, Maya’s painful story did not end on that deserted road. In reality, it was only the beginning.

Left Behind

A woman named April saw Maya’s owner tie her to a fence on an empty street and walk away without looking back. Realizing he had no intention of returning, April immediately contacted Underdog Heroes in California.

“Sweet girl Maya was overbred, abused, neglected, and discarded like trash, chained up in over 100 degree weather without food or water in th

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