Abused Pit Bull Without Ears or Teeth is Rescued, Becomes an Advocate for Her Breed

Nana, the adorable pit bull terrier pictured above, sadly suffered years of abuse by her former owners. Estimated to have given birth to as many as 15 litters of puppies, she was obviously viewed as a breeding tool and not much else. Nana's teeth were pulled and her ears were removed. The severing of her ears caused medical problems such as polyps and fungus. Nana is now deaf as a result of the necessary medical treatment. Eventually, the abusers dropped the dog off at an animal shelter; she was soon adopted by a selfless, compassionate woman named Stephanie Doris.

Once Doris came into Nana's life, the dog began to know love and tender care. Doris said in an interview with The Huffington Post,

"To this day, I cannot explain what sparked me to impulsively apply to foster her. What I do know, though, is that it was one of the best decisions I have made. Even though I will never understand why or how they could treat a dog like that, especially a dog as sweet, as innocent and as gentle as Nana, I am thankful they surrendered her. Otherwise, she would not be with me now. She has forgiven humans and, in a sense, I have forgiven, too."

See additional photos and read more about Nana's wonderful new life as a canine advocate for pit bull terriers everywhere on Facebook and Instagram.

Via The Huffington Post | Images: Facebook