The story of a horribly abused Pit Bull named Xena is one that will break your heart. When she was just 4 months old, she was found by a Georgia animal shelter in terrible condition.
She had been caged, starved, and tortured for months before being dumped on the side of the road like garbage. The emaciated puppy only had a one percent chance of survival but then something miraculous happened!
The Hickey family got attached to Xena’s abuse story as it was being covered by the local media. They reached out to the shelter and became invested in her treatment within weeks.
After feeling loved and cherished for the first time, Xena surprised everyone by making an unexpected recovery and becoming the Hickey family’s third rescue dog!
It was just after Xena’s adoption that the family witnessed something completely out of this world! Jonny, their 8-year-old autistic child, instantly transformed the moment he set his eyes on the still sickly Xena. ❤️
Before, Jonny would keep himself isolated and rarely speak. But with Xena, he came out of his shell and started becoming more and more social. Even his troubles at school were over.
Xena and Jonny quickly became friends, and this changed Jonny’s life for the better. Not only was he happier than ever before, but he also learned to be considerate of those around him. This duo saved each other just when they needed it most, and their story is one of the most heartwarming tales of love out there!
Click the video below to watch how Xena was saved and became a lifeline in Jonny’s life.
