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\u201cThe odds may have seemed against him, but he never gave up\u201d \u2764\ufe0f<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s not every day that a routine job becomes a rescue mission. But recently, one morning in Philadelphia, a Good Samaritan working on a property experienced just that when they noticed something moving inside a discarded trash bag.<\/p>\n

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Facebook\/Pennsylvania SPCA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alarmed, the worker ripped open the bag and was stunned to find a white and tan pittie inside. The dog\u2019s body and legs were stiff, and he could only move his head. The Good Samaritan gently moved the dog out from the trash bag, placed him on a piece of cardboard nearby and covered him with a blanket. Then they called local authorities for help.<\/p>\n

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Pennsylvania SPCA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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When the dog, later named Codi, arrived at Pennsylvania SPCA that day, veterinarians had so many questions about his story.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat had happened to this poor soul?\u201d Pennsylvania SPCA wrote in a Facebook post about Codi. \u201cWhy had he been discarded like trash?\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterinarians quickly realized that Codi was unable to stand. They ran lots of tests and made sure Codi got plenty of food and water. Rescuers stretched Codi and massaged his ailing limbs. In time, the resilient pittie took the first of many slow, careful steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pennsylvania SPCA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Eventually, Codi was ready to begin searching for his permanent home. The Pennsylvania SPCA got the word out \u2014 telling Codi\u2019s story on social media and advertising him on a local news channel. Soon, Codi caught the attention of his forever family.<\/p>\n

It had been one month since he was found paralyzed inside the trash bag. Now, at last, Codi was going home.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe odds may have seemed against him, but he never gave up,\u201d Pennsylvania SPCA wrote in a Facebook post about Codi\u2019s adoption. \u201c[L]ast week, it all paid off.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SPCA staff are thrilled for Codi. Surely, they\u2019ll never forget this sweet dog who defied the odds.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis recovery was pretty remarkable,\u201d Gillian Kocher, Pennsylvania SPCA director of public relations, told The Dodo. \u201cAnd though he\u2019s still a little wobbly, he\u2019s been adopted and is living the best life!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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