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Someone Covered This Dog In Toxic Green Paint And Walked Away

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| January 28, 2025

A sweet Pit Bull sat alone in a small desert town outside of Los Angeles. Someone had cruelly covered her in toxic green paint, and she desperately needed help. Her small trembling frame and anxious eyes told a story of fear and neglect. Alone and desperate for help, the dog waited, hoping someone would notice her plight. That moment came when a kind stranger spotted her and knew she needed immediate care. What followed was a journey of healing, love, and a second chance at life.

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Clover’s rescue began with a trip to North Valley Veterinary Center, where the veterinary team quickly started treating her severely burned skin, which had been damaged by the dangerous paint. “They gave her two medicated baths and were able to remove most of the paint,” Love Leo Rescue shared on Facebook, adding that she was already being showered with love and care.

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As the paint was washed away, Clover’s beautiful gray fur and gentle features emerged, and her sweet personality began to shine through. After two weeks of dedicated medical care, her skin had significantly improved. However, her emotional scars remained. Needing time to adjust and recover from her trauma, Clover was placed with Sasha Abelson, the director of Love Leo Rescue.

“When she finally arrived at my house to be my new foster dog, she was sweet but shut-down and [shy],” Abelson told The Dodo. Clover needed patience, compassion, and a calm environment to rebuild her trust in people. Abelson knew that finding Clover’s forever home would require just the right family—one who would give her the time and space to feel safe again.

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The perfect match came in the form of a patient couple eager to welcome Clover into their lives. They worked closely with Abelson, attending training sessions and helping Clover regain confidence. Slowly but surely, Clover began to trust, forming a bond with her new family. “Days turned into weeks and then weeks turned into months,” Abelson said. “It was clear that these two good humans were the perfect match for the special dog.”

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The couple’s love and understanding allowed Clover to fully heal, both physically and emotionally. Abelson reflected on the transformation, saying, “They gave her the time [and] the space she needed to learn to trust and to heal from her past trauma. To see her so loved and enjoying life truly warms my heart.”

Dog Was Severely Neglected and Locked in a Crate
Dog Was Severely Neglected and Locked in a Crate

The poor pup died locked inside a waste-filled crate. Three other dogs were in the home, also locked up in crates, and just barely surviving. Sign the petition to demand justice for these dogs!

Now, Clover thrives in her new life, free from fear and pain, exploring the world alongside her devoted family. Her story is a testament to resilience, the power of compassion, and the difference that kind-hearted people can make in the life of an animal in need.

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