BOSTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A 3-year-old male Pitbull is lucky to be alive after being rescued by an animal rescue in Massachusetts.

“Jobee” was discovered living in a Roxbury home on July 4.

The Boston Police Department were called to the home on an unrelated matter when they discovered Jobee, according to a news release.

He was found alongside a nearby dumpster.

Jobee weighed only 24 pounds when first brought to the rescue.

This is the worst case of starvation I’ve ever seen in a dog and I’m stunned that he survived,” said Dr. Kiko Bracker, of Angell’s Emergency & Critical Care Service.

The owner was previously charged with animal cruelty in May 2022, after a previous dog she owned had to be euthanized due to neglect.

Starved dog bounces back after severe neglect (Photo: MSPCA)

The veterinary team nourished Jobee, and after two weeks, was eating solid foods.

Jobee was discharged from the hospital on July 19, and placed in the care of the MSPCA’s Boston Adoption Center.

MSPCA-Angell Director of Adoption Centers and Programs Mike Keiley said that Jobee’s will to survive likely saw him through.

“We’ve seen in previous cases that dogs this neglected essentially give up and do not recover, but it was clear from the first minute in our care that Jobee wanted to live. He inspired us all and captured every heart along the way,” Keiley said.

According to staff members, Jobee is closer to a healthy weight but needs time before he will be ready to find his forever home.