Anh Rodriguez said that this was his first dog adoption since one of his dogs perished in an accident five years ago. "Her drive to survive was incredible, and I felt a connection to her the first time I saw her," he said of his choice.

From the beginning, Anh Rodriguez and Barilla were extremely affectionate and committed.

Barilla's recuperation has been remarkable; from the fourth day of her rescue, she has been eating 5-6 meals per day and gaining 1kg per day. Barilla's weight has already reached 20.8 kg and she is almost totally healed.

The locals discovered Barilla and reported her to the rescue center and police. Barilla was barely ten months old when she was rescued. The police are still looking into who placed the unfortunate dog in this condition.