Just months ago, this little puppy was curled up on a stranger’s doorstep as snow and ice closed in around him.

Today, Toby is curled up at home, safe, healthy, and very, very loved. 🥹 Back in January, this guy was only a few months old and already desperately underweight, with every rib and hip bone visible beneath his patchy fur. Fresh gashes covered his face and back, and he was so weak that he could barely hold his head up to eat. When a message went out asking if anyone could help, one of our fosters answered. She brought him inside and began the long process of helping him heal. Because he was so severely emaciated, he needed tiny meals every few hours - too much food at once could have actually killed him. At first, he was even terrified to step into the yard. But slowly, meal by meal, he began to change. His ribs became less visible. His steps became steadier. And as his body grew stronger, so did his confidence. He started following his foster from room to room like a little tan shadow, discovered that he loved cuddles just as much as food, and eventually began bounding happily into the yard, confident that he would always be welcomed back inside. After months of healing, he found his forever home. His new family named him Toby, and today he spends his days playing outside, chasing treats, and soaking up love from the people who can't imagine life without him. From a frightened, starving puppy on a doorstep to a happy, healthy dog in his forever home, Toby has come a long way. We’re so grateful to his foster family, his adopter, and everyone who helped give this sweet boy the chance to become the dog he was always meant to be 💚 If you’ve been looking for a sign to adopt, maybe Toby is it. Visit animalrescue.net/adoptadog to meet the dogs (and cats!) still waiting for their forever homes.