Skeletal Boy's Face Is Completely Mutilated, Battered Beyond Recognition By Unparalleled Cruelty...⁠ ⁠ Apollo's body is battered, and his spirit is crushed. His eyes are those of a dog who has known nothing but suffering. The world has failed him in every possible way.⁠ ⁠ When he arrived at the local shelter, Apollo was a shell of a dog. He was completely withdrawn as if he'd already given up. When staff approached, he would shrink to the back of his kennel as if bracing for pain. If someone touched him, he would flinch, expecting the worst. When one of our good rescue friends sent us Apollo's photos, we knew we had to help. He was three years old and already on the verge of death. We couldn't let it happen. We had to give this boy a chance. ⁠ ⁠ The scars on his body tell a horrifying story. He is skin and bones, severely dehydrated, and weak from starvation. An abscess has overtaken the right side of his face, so severe that his eye will likely need to be removed. His other eye is oozing green discharge. His head and body are covered in bite wounds—some fresh, some old. His ears are inflamed and packed with black, waxy debris. His paw is mutilated, one toe completely missing. We don’t know exactly what happened to Apollo, but his wounds suggest the worst—either he was used as bait in a dogfighting ring or was brutally beaten over and over again. ⁠ ⁠ Despite everything, Apollo is still here. Still holding on. When we first offered him food, he devoured it with desperation. Right now, Apollo isn’t strong enough for surgery, so we are giving him fluids, antibiotics, and pain management medication. We are getting him stable, running tests, and doing everything in our power to save his life. We can’t do it alone. ⁠ ⁠ Please consider contributing to Apollo's medical fund or donating any items from his wish list of supplies. Your support is invaluable during this critical time. We'll keep you updated as we learn more. Thank you for your compassion and generosity.⁠ ⁠ LINK IN BIO - DONATE ⁠ #dogoftheday #rescuedog #stopanimalcruelty #animallovers #rescuedogs - @pawspalrescuewelfare