Anyone who devotes their life to rescuing animals knows there are days that break your heart. There’s no warning when you’ll stumble on a dog whose life is hanging by a thread. And when that happens, it becomes clear: you may be the only one standing between that dog and despair.
Suzette Hall, a dedicated dog rescuer in Southern California, has seen the worst of it. Alongside her team, she’s encountered dogs in devastating conditions—abandoned, badly hurt, or simply at the end of their strength. Through every mission, the group has held on to a single principle: never give up.
They stayed true to that when they found a little dog named Tillie, curled in the bushes and crying out for someone to care.
She Couldn’t Even Stand
Though Hall had seen many difficult cases, something about Tillie’s condition struck her deeply. The pup was lying in dense brush, motionless and clearly suffering. She didn’t try to run or hide. She just lay there, whimpering softly.
At first, it wasn’t clear what had happened to her. But soon, they understood—Tillie was too injured to get up. Her body was in such pain that all she could do was cry.
“This poor little puppy has been crying in the bushes since yesterday. She cannot stand up,” Hall wrote in a post on Facebook.
Acting quickly, the team lifted her gently and brought her to the veterinarian. They feared the worst: a spinal injury that might not be treatable. But the truth, though serious, was not as bleak as they had feared.
Tillie had a broken pelvis. It would take time, medication, and close care, but she could recover.
“I have named her Tillie. Poor baby was in so much pain. She has a fractured pelvis… She has pain meds and getting lots of love. She will never have to beg for help ever again,” Hall shared in a later update.
Thankfully, no other injuries were found. Though the road ahead wouldn’t be easy, Tillie had a chance—and she wasn’t going to waste it.
Hope Arrived Quickly
While Tillie recovered at the clinic, Hall asked her network of animal lovers to help find a place where the pup could continue healing. The response was quick.
Just a few days after she was rescued, Tillie moved into a loving foster home. There, she could rest in comfort and recover on her own timeline. Her new caregivers understood what she needed most: a quiet space, regular medication, and gentle encouragement.
Now safe, Tillie is adjusting to a life she never had before. She’s learning what it means to be cared for. She’s discovering what it feels like to be loved. And soon, when the time is right, she’ll be ready for a permanent home.
Tillie may not be walking yet, but she’s already come a long way. And she’ll never be left behind again. We are so grateful for this rescue. Thank you, Suzette Hall and team, for all your hard work. We have no doubt Tillie will find her happy ending soon!
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