When the rescuers tried to help her, the little puppy cried out and pulled away, showing she was scared of their approach.

This left the team quite puzzled, as they had seldom seen a puppy so visibly scared and distrustful.

It was obvious to them that the puppy must have experienced significant trauma and neglect to react in such a defensive manner, which saddened everyone involved.

The Little Puppy Receives Much-Needed Care 

The condition of the puppy was quite concerning. She was suffering from severe skin irritation and mange, which made her incredibly uncomfortable.

Nevertheless, the rescuers were determined not to give up on her.

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They spoke to her softly and offered her some food, showing their kindness.

Gradually, the little puppy began to feel the care and warmth from the rescuers, and she started to trust them.

She even let one of the rescuers wrap her in a blanket and hold her close.

The team quickly took her to a veterinarian for treatment.

There, the puppy, who they named Sally, was given immediate medical attention for her mange.

Betty, a compassionate rescuer, then took her to a shelter where Sally was lovingly cared for, fed, and bathed.

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They also applied anti-mange cream to her sensitive skin to make her as comfortable as possible.

Although Sally spent just one night at the shelter, she was visibly upset, trembling from fear and seemingly scared of her surroundings.

Seeing her in such distress, Betty decided to take Sally home to foster her.

Sally found comfort staying close to Betty, curling up on a side table next to her foster mom's bed.

As Sally remained restless and frightened throughout the night, Betty struggled to sleep.

Feeling a deep connection and a responsibility towards the puppy, Betty spent the night reassuring Sally with soft words and tender affection.

A Loving Forever Home

Over time, Sally began to trust Betty more, leading to a deep bond between them.

Although the plan was for Sally to return to the shelter, Betty realized she couldn't let her go.

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She decided to keep Sally permanently, committed to improving her life.

"...She was so attached to me, and I also got attached to her so much. I became her entire world, and I couldn't leave her. I felt like I have to protect her, and I wanted to give her a second chance," Betty told We Love Animals.

Winning Sally's trust in others was a gradual and sometimes difficult journey.

Betty was haunted by the thought that Sally might have been mistreated or neglected previously.

But as weeks turned into months, Betty's consistent love and patience allowed Sally to shed her anxieties.

Sally's true character started to show; she became more open, friendly, and trusting with other people.

Thanks to the love and care she received, Sally fully recovered and blossomed into a happy, confident dog.

The connection between Sally and Betty continued to grow stronger each day.

Sally often shows her love with sweet kisses and affection.

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For Betty, Sally is absolutely perfect, and she makes sure to tell her every day just how much she is cherished.