Toro is a gentle soul who’s been through far more than any dog should. At 5 years old, this pit mix was found tied to a post, a t-shirt painfully stretched over the terrible injuries on his back. Silent. Scarred. Returned to the shelter like a forgotten object, he was soon scheduled to be euthanized.

But Toro didn’t give up.

Thanks to loving care and time — and the intervention of the Heigl Foundation — Toro is now fully healed, though he carries a few scars as quiet reminders of the mistreatment he endured. He walks gently, loves deeply, and asks for nothing but peace.

Despite it all, he has held onto his loving heart and calm spirit. Toro walks beautifully on leash at a mild pace and is happiest when he’s lying beside you with his favorite ball or soaking up scratches from a kind hand. He knows how to sit, takes treats with care, and seems to be housebroken. He greets people with a warm tail wag and a mellow, trusting presence — a true gentle giant.

He enjoys quiet pleasures like a dip in the kiddie pool or simply hanging out with the people he loves. Toro would thrive as the only dog in a home — not because he doesn’t love, but because he’s earned a peaceful life all to himself.

Toro deserves a home that sees past the scars and honors the soul beneath them. After everything he’s endured, he’s ready for a forever home filled with love, safety, and the dignity he’s always deserved.

We included his original shelter video (before we saved him) in this post on our Instagram account — it says more than words ever could. Click here to watch.

If you would like to adopt Toro please complete the application form on his dog page.