My heart breaks for all the pups struggling out there on their own.

With constant feeling of uncertainty and lack of a decent shelter, many of these four-legged canines never get to experience the coziness of a loving home. Instead, they live their lives on the edge, fighting to survive in terrible conditions.

One such heartbreaking story was posted by the YouTube channel Animal Rescue. A teeny-tiny dog that suffered severe injury was pretty close to the point of no return.

The closest to a shelter he found was a nearby ditch, where he waited for someone to extend him a friendly hand. His days were filled with fear, anxiety, and trauma. But soon, all that changed – thanks to a giant-hearted man.

Toby, the stray pup that underwent a traumatic experience when he was hit by a car, had absolutely no one in this world.

He was injured so badly that his hind legs got completely paralyzed.

He could move only to find himself a temporary shelter in a nearby ditch, where he tried to hide himself from potential danger. But, once he got there, he didn’t have the strength to move anymore.

Fortunately, a man came to his help!

A giant-hearted rescuer heard his tragic story, and he immediately rushed to help. But, when he finally located him, the man’s heart broke.

Despite all the hardship, the fearful pup welcomed the man with a gentle smile on his face. His fear was soon replaced with happiness once he realized the compassionate hooman arrived to his aid.

Right there, his new life chapter began!

Sadly, Toby’s hind legs were completely paralyzed, and there wasn’t much to be done to improve his condition. But, the man wouldn’t give up.

He brought Toby home, where he received just the best care. On his very first day, this sweet puppy got his very first comfy bed, where he could lie comfortably and relax.

After his initial introduction to the new home, Toby had a series of vet appointments with only one goal – to fix his injured spine.

Several weeks after the arrival at his new home, Toby had surgery. He no longer had pain, and his spine was fixed, although his paralysis remained temporarily.

But, even then – this resilient boi couldn’t take the smile off his face. He already embraced his condition as if it was nothing serious, and he soon transformed into the most playful, friendly dog.

Together with his rescuer’s other dogs, Toby soon learned how to be a dog. And, most of all, he learned the true meaning of love!

With every new day, he felt comfortable more and more, until he finally felt as if he had been there his whole life.

Still, Toby had a special place in his heart for Lucky, another special-needs puppy with whom he created an unbreakable bond.

It was just beyond words watching these two brave pups acclimating to each other, especially because Lucky wasn’t really friendly to other dogs. But, with Toby, everything was different! The two looked like two long-lost brothers who finally found a way to each other.

Today, Toby has a whole new life with his new family, and he couldn’t be happier. He plays, takes exciting trips, hikes with his family, and lives just the best life, far away from that ditch!