The following story is about the dog named Nico. He is a deaf Dogo Argentino who was considered to be dangerous and suspected of being used in dog fighting after spending time at an animal sanctuary. Kelly Gibson of Puggles and Pitties, who rescued Nico from the shelter, had planned to take him to a vet to be euthanized, but something extraordinary happened.

Here’s Nico before and after he met humans that cared about him and treated him like a family member. Nikki Audet, a volunteer with Mutt Scouts, took Nico’s photo of him unhappy in the shelter. This photo would have a profound impact on his life. Nico caught the eye of Puggles and Pitties, who decided to take a chance on the puppy despite the shelter’s warnings. Nico was adopted by Bridget Swan, as shown in the video below.

Nico’s story would have ended quite differently if it hadn’t been for her and the many caring people who helped him. This happy ending should encourage you to stay involved with your local animal shelters and rescues, because Nico’s life was only saved because people read and shared his tale. Have a look at the video for more, let us know your thoughts and do not forget to spread out the uplifting story on social media.