A dog about to be permanently put to sleep due to the condition of her spine, she clings to the hope of getting the second chance she deserves. The illness did not take away her right to a dignified life, to be loved and respected.

Anna Marie Giannini saw an ad online saying they were giving away a litter of adorable puppies, but one of the puppies was different , and that’s exactly what caught her attention.

This is Tilly, the main character of this story, an adorable Tibetan dog who has captured Anna’s heart.

From the first moment she saw Tilly, Anna knew she was a special dog.

“When I arrived, they told me that one of the puppies was deformed and they couldn’t find a home for him and that could lead to death.I fell in love with her and had envisioned us together before they finished saying that horrible thing,” Anna said.

Tilly was born with short spine syndrome, a rare condition in which compressed vertebrae make her look like a neckless dog with a very small back.

When Anna held Tilly in her arms , she couldn’t believe that no one wanted to take her home.

“When I got it, it was a little ball of fluff. It fit perfectly in my hand. The entire ride home she lay on my lap. She was looking at me from her with her big brown eyes, and I immediately knew that she needed me and I needed her,” Anna added.

From that moment Anna promised herself that Tilly would never feel rejected again.

As Tilly grew older her short backbone became more noticeable, however, that hasn’t stopped her from doing everything the rest of the furries do.

“She was born with a syndrome and, just like humans who are born with a special condition, her body has learned to adapt. She has had no health problems or complications due to her short spine. We hope that she has a long and healthy life,” said Anna.

Tilly just needs a little help getting up and down from the furniture, but she uses special ladders for that. Anna always takes time out during the day to give him a little massage.

Tilly doesn’t hesitate to show Anna how grateful she is for everything she does for her. Tilly has a happy life, she feels loved and loves her home.

“Every hour she spontaneously comes up to me and showers me with kisses and then goes back to bed. She is like a clock, she seems that she needs kisses to be able to function, ”added Anna.
Although this adorable pup doesn’t feel any different, her appearance draws attention not only from people, but also from other furry ones.

“The other dogs are often intrigued when they see her, but they are very nice to her. However, she doesn’t care. She definitely is a determined little dog and if she wants to play she will play with any puppy regardless of her size,” said Anna.

Anna says that she has learned a lot from Tilly and would not change a thing about her.

“Tilly sleeps in bed with me, she puts her head on the pillow and puts her paws under the blanket. She always has to be close to me , touching me. When I cook she stands right between my legs and when I do my homework she is lying next to me with her paws on me,” said Anna.

Tilly reminds Anna every day to be grateful for a new day.

Anna feels lucky to have Tilly, and is glad she is the one to give this little dog a happy life. Tilly constantly reminds her mother that being different is something special.