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Starving Dog Left To Die By Her Owners Becomes Friends With Firefighters, And Now They Hang Out Every Day
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Starving Dog Left To Die By Her Owners Becomes Friends With Firefighters, And Now They Hang Out Every Day

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When Ashley the pit bull was found starving and cold in an abandoned home, a firehouse in New York agreed to take her in until her rescuers could find her a family. 3 days later, they adopted her.

The New York City Fire Department station, known as Fort Pitt, fell in love with Ashley from the first wag of her tail. A beautiful sand-coloured pit bull, she has truly become part of the team, and even has her own seat in the firetruck. Ashley also has her own Instagram account where you can follow all of her firefighting adventures.

Ashley was rescued by No More Pain, a New Jersey organisation dedicated to saving and relocating animals left to die. The company, a non-profit team of 4, has limited resources and relies heavily on donations. You can help them here.

Ashley the pit bull was abandoned by her former owners, and found starving and cold

Her rescuers, Erica Mahnken and Michael Favor, brought her to a New York firehouse where they had friends

She was only supposed to stay until a permanent home for her was found…

But 3 days after her arrival, Fort Pitt station decided to adopt Ashley

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The crew fell in love with her from the first tail wag, and she connected with them right away as well

Ashley even has her own seat on the firetruck, and accompanies the crew on short runs

Ashley was rescued by No More Pain, a New Jersey organisation dedicated to saving animals left to die

The non-profit team of 4 has limited resources, and needs help to find homes for dogs like Ashley

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Every rescue dog deserves the love and acceptance Ashley has found

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This article stirs up such a mix of emotions. Such anger and resentment towards the owners who abandoned her (takes a certain kind of awful person to do that), and then respect and adoration for the amazing firemen who already are super selfless, to take in such a clearly loving dog! Bless you guys for all you do!

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Dorota
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why people do that? Why they leave animals behind, abondon another living beings? What the f*ck is wrong with people?!

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Koko Sempai
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am seeing too much people being cruel to animals. (Y.Y) Hope this dog can have a nice family to be with.

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Lisa Shaw
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find these stories sad and heartwarming at the same time. I wouldn't mind one bit if the person/people who did this to her were subjected to the same ordeal.

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This article stirs up such a mix of emotions. Such anger and resentment towards the owners who abandoned her (takes a certain kind of awful person to do that), and then respect and adoration for the amazing firemen who already are super selfless, to take in such a clearly loving dog! Bless you guys for all you do!

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Dorota
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why people do that? Why they leave animals behind, abondon another living beings? What the f*ck is wrong with people?!

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Koko Sempai
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am seeing too much people being cruel to animals. (Y.Y) Hope this dog can have a nice family to be with.

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Lisa Shaw
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find these stories sad and heartwarming at the same time. I wouldn't mind one bit if the person/people who did this to her were subjected to the same ordeal.

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