She spent her life in an outdoor yard. So terrified of indoor enclosures was she that she broke through a window to avoid being confined.
Emaciated. Sick. She had to fight to protect what little food scraps she was given. A Great Pyrenees mix weighing in at only 58 pounds.
Her mouth partly paralyzed; who knows how many litters of puppies she had produced and what damage that had inflicted.
Used up, she was dumped. Two others were “coincidentally” found not far away; we suspect they were her offspring. Younger, they were spared from years of similar harsh treatment. The shelter staff named her Justice.
While the instinct was to surround her with love, she first had to be quarantined to ensure the safety of others. And then, the work of restoring her sense of self, safety, and trust would begin. Inside, was a surprisingly resilient and social girl.
That human beings can treat helpless animals with such callous disregard is a reminder of our capacity for evil.
That human beings can dedicate their lives and hearts to helping those abused and neglected find a path to a new and better life is a reminder of our potential for good.
We have seen both in the ways that humans treat each other these past weeks.
Justice would be to steal the freedom and dignity of her abusers as they stole hers. That is unlikely to happen. But renewal is found with the family who took her home today. With a huge yard where she can make herself at home, walks in the woods, and time at a family cabin and beach – Justice will be eased into the life of a loved family dog.
Today, the world was made right for Justice.
Gardens For Goldens 
It was a joy to see Lady Justice (or Mama, as I started calling her on the day that we met) go home with her people this afternoon.
She is a completely different dog from the hot mess who first arrived to the ranch, and I was so happy to give her one more squeeze and say happy tails.
Thanks for being a part of her story, Anna!
Happy life Justice! 🐾
Justice is a testament to the resilience and ability to forgive. Happy life and congratulations to all!
Thank you for helping her on her journey!
Beautifully said always love reading your posts
Thank you, Joey!
So moving and wonderful.
It seems that people treat children just like this and there is such limited rescue effort for them. I actually wish people were moved as much by abandoned children as they were by abandoned animals.
Like of all the children in our new concentrations camps.
They are like dogs in a pen.
Ignored and abandoned.
And their parents.
Who cares about them.
Perfectly said, Cindy.
Ahh! You deserve this 2nd chance of being a pampered dog.
Thank goodness for her new family for opening their hearts and home for beautiful Justice.
This goes to show what the hard work of a group of dedicated volunteers can accomplish. Way to go Justice!
How wonderful for Justice! Happy life dear girl!
Yeah, wonderful news about Justice!
What a sweet girl!
Enjoyed your story very much, they are always heartwarming. Thank you.
Such a sad story turned joyful! The antidote to evil is an abundance of generosity and giving and love. I am smiling at this precious dog’s new life. 🙂