The Brief
- Cook County Deputy Sheriff Justin Butts discovered an emaciated one-year-old shepherd mix named Bentley near the county jail, weighing only 19.5 pounds but still showing affection.
- Wright Way Rescue in Morton Grove took Bentley in, where staff were amazed by his trust and wagging tail despite his poor condition, and worked to restore his health.
- After Bentley made a full recovery, Butts chose to adopt him, giving the pup a permanent, loving home.
MORTON GROVE, Ill. – A story with a happy ending. An emaciated 1-year-old Shepard mix puppy was found by Cook County Deputy Sheriff Justin Butts and nursed back to health with the help of Wright Way Rescue in Morton Grove.
What we know:
Butts found 1-year-old Bentley near the Cook County Jail. He weighed only 19.5lbs, but was still happy to see a friendly face. Butts brought him to Wright Way Rescue to be nursed back to health. Now that the pup is all better, Butts has decided to adopt him and make Bentley a permanent part of his family.…