Justice the Pit Bull is much more than meets the eye—like so many dogs, his true beauty goes beyond appearances. Though he may not resemble a typical dog, his spirit and character shine in ways that are far more meaningful than looks alone.
This courageous dog was rescued from the streets at just two years old, but his story begins long before that. Prior to his rescue, Justice endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of unscrupulous individuals, living without the love and care that every animal deserves. When he was finally saved, his body bore the marks of his torment—numerous bruises and severe chemical burns, all clear signs of intentional injury.
Despite the pain and trauma he experienced, Justice has shown remarkable resilience. His story is a powerful reminder that animals are capable of incredible strength and capacity for love, even after enduring cruelty. Justice’s journey highlights the importance of rescue, rehabilitation, and compassion, showing that every dog, no matter their past or appearance, deserves a chance at a safe and loving life.
In 2018, Indiana police discovered Justice walking the streets. He was probably two years old and had serious chemical ʙᴜʀɴs all over him that seemed to have been intentional. He only managed to live alone for a little period of time by some ᴍɪʀᴀᴄʟᴇ. His body is ʜᴜʀᴛ and very ʙʀᴏᴋᴇɴ, but he has an ɪɴɴᴇʀ sᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜ that helps him get through the difficult situation he finds himself in. Due to the extent of the ʙᴜʀɴ, he was ʙᴀɴᴅᴀɢᴇᴅ for a long time. It was a rather complicated ʀᴇᴄᴏᴠᴇʀʏ process but little by little, his skin started to heal and his fur grew back.
Justice received the needed ᴍᴇᴅɪᴄᴀʟ attention right away from the group. The dog was ʙᴀɴᴅᴀɢᴇᴅ for quite some time due to the sᴇᴠᴇʀɪᴛʏ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴜʀɴ. The ʀᴇᴄᴏᴠᴇʀʏ process is difficult and ᴘᴀɪɴꜰᴜʟ for the dog, but gradually his hair grows back and his skin heals. Then, his skin started to mend and some of his fur started to grow back slowly but steadily. Although he’ll never again have the same appearance as before the ᴄᴀᴛᴀsᴛʀᴏᴘʜᴇ, it’s okay. He is adored by the shelter workers for who he is, and it turns out that everyone else agrees.
According to veterinarian Jessica Lynch, Justice was initially very depressed, a reflection of the severe trauma he had endured. Over time, however, he began to show remarkable improvement. His personality blossomed, and he transformed into a joyful, spirited young dog, full of energy and zest for life.
After approximately a year of dedicated medical care and training, Justice was finally ready to be placed in a permanent home. Interest in adopting him was tremendous, with fans from other states and even other countries eager to give him a loving family. However, the shelter implemented a careful policy: they would only accept applications from people living within a 100-mile radius. The decision ensured that veterinarians could remain close by, ready to provide any additional treatment or support Justice might need in the future.
Justice’s journey from depression to vitality is a testament to the power of patience, care, and compassion, showing how resilience and love can help even the most traumatized animals thrive.
During his time at the shelter, Justice amassed a devoted following, and his caretakers continue to share updates about him on the shelter’s social media. These updates make it clear that, despite his difficult past, the sweet pup is now thriving and enjoying life. As expected, Justice was adopted quickly, and he soon adapted seamlessly to his new home, embracing the love and care that had long been missing from his life.
Due to his ᴛʀᴏᴜʙʟᴇᴅ past, Justice was challenging to teach because he was frequently ʀᴇʙᴇʟʟɪᴏᴜs and put back when told what to do. However, an exceptional dog trainer named Lexi worked with him for over a year to train him and claimed that Justice has just one more training session with her. Although it may seem like a minor action, ʀᴏʟʟɪɴɢ ᴏᴠᴇʀ is a sign of ᴠᴜʟɴᴇʀᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ in most dogs. Having his belly rubbed demonstrates that Justice truly trusts his humans because he knows that he will never be ʜᴜʀᴛ again while he is with them. Justice is much more affectionate than he used to be, and he even asks his loving parents for belly rubs.