When Orlando Police Department officer Michelle Rohlf began her shift that morning, she had no idea what awaited her.

At the very start of her duty, she responded to a service call and headed to the location with her squad. Upon arrival, officers arrested a woman suspected of theft. To their surprise, she was not alone.

Inside the dog stroller she carried sat what looked like a tangled clump of filthy fur.

When Officer Rohlf stepped closer, she noticed a pair of sorrowful eyes peeking out. The sight broke her heart. The little dog was silent, unmoving, and clearly in distress.

Sullivan’s Journey Toward Healing

Concerned for the pup’s condition, Rohlf brought him, later identified as Sullivan, to Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida.

His neglected state was obvious.

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