TAMPA, Fla. — A bull terrier that was abandoned as Hurricane Milton approached has a new home.
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“Trooper” was found by Florida Highway Patrol tied to a fence and in chest-deep water in the Tampa area.
After weeks in shelters, Trooper found his forever home with Frank and Carla Spina, who drove over seven hours to adopt him.
“They told me the story about him being abused by a male. I said, ‘I’ve done this for 33 years, I just need five minutes,” said Frank Spina. “It was within 60 seconds; he was under my legs, and I was scratching him, and he was smiling.”
After his traumatic ordeal, Trooper is now safe, happy, and loved.
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Trooper is enjoying life with his new sister, Dallas, and a family that says they feel lucky to have him.
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