regram @ginny_jrt I apologize if this photo it too graphic for some, but this has to be seen and Hope's story has to be told. This is a repost from @pitbullfriends. This is Hope, Hope's owner is accused of dousing her in kerosene, then flicking a cigarette at her, instantly setting her on fire. Hope was tethered at the time this occurred so she could not escape the pain and agony she had to endure. Luckily, the neighborhood kids who had previously taken care of Hope when it was cold witnessed this and started screaming. They proceeded to put her out with a water hose. Hope's entire face, eyelids, body and even her tongue were seriously burned. Her red, peeling body is all wrapped up to hopefully heal the scars left behind by a terrible act of cruelty. Hope's owner is under investigation and has not yet been charged. Thanks to Hardee Animal Rescue Team (HART), Hope is safe now, you can see her progress on www.facebook.com/HardeeAnimalRescueTeam and you can find out how you can help her recovery there too. Please send Hope all the love you can, she certainly needs it, and send the Hardee Animal Rescue Team all the support you can too for their amazing work. Not every person knows how to love a dog, but every dog knows how to love a person. A pet deserves nothing but love, treats and big hugs. To do something like this to a living animal is beyond disgusting. Cruelty to animals has to stop.