Billy la "gueule cassé" Rescué

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Freed From His Rusted-Shut Cage in a Puppy Mill, Billy the Chihuahua Thrives

The Humane Society of the United States has released a touching video showing the rescue of a dog from a puppy mill in Jones County, North Carolina.

Adam Parascandola, director of animal cruelty investigations for the
Animal Rescue Team, says he was overwhelmed by the rancid odors coming
from the run-down building. Once inside, he immediately noticed the
cages of dogs with little or no food, as well as their green drinking
water.

A long-haired chihuahua named Billy caught his attention. When Adam
went to open Billy’s cage, he found that the door was rusted shut, which
meant it had not been opened in a very long time. Once Adam held Billy
in his arms, the dog laid his head against his rescuer’s shoulder.

Part of his jaw was gone and he was nothing more than a fragile
skeleton underneath all the hair. Adam knew he could not allow this
helpless dog to suffer any longer. Life changed for Billy that day. Not
only is his body now free — his spirit is, too. His great personality
and friendliness have finally been unleashed.

The Humane Society is sponsoring a “Be a Hero” holiday campaign to raise money to fight puppy mills.