When Serrano first arrived at Gone Rogue Girls Rescue, he was in rough shape. Found by a hiker and her dog, Serrano was very weak, emaciated, covered in wounds and barely responsive or able to walk.

Fast forward to today and Serrano, a 4-year-old pit bull mix, is much healthier after being cared for by a team of volunteers and a foster who provided medical attention and love.

In the weeks that followed his rescue, Serrano was found to be anemic and suffering from eye irritation along with multiple fractured teeth.

"He received blood transfusions, his bite wounds were cleaned and treated, he was provided medicine for his eye irritation and was started on a slow feeding program," according to the shelter.

He was also found to have other ailments for which he underwent treatment.

"He had blood work done often as he was weaned off anti-inflammatory medication. Through this process it was determined the severe anemia was caused by Babesia Gibsoni, a tick-borne disease common in dogfighting victims. He is scheduled for treatment shortly. He will be having surgery next week to address his entropion, remove fractured teeth and undergo neuter surgery.

Workers at the shelter ay it took Serrano three days to decompress from the trauma and abuse he endured before his rescue.

"For three days he literally slept and only woke up to eat and go outside. On day three he started to seek warmth moving towards her for security," according to the rescue.

Eventually, he began warming up to people - from strangers in the vet's waiting room and on walks to a groomer. He was vaccinated and soon began enjoying walks by the ocean.

Volunteers say Serrano is still traumatized from his troubled past and is "keenly aware" of other animals. They believe he's do best being the only pet in the house.

To meet with or apply to adopt Serrano, visit Gone Rogue Girls Animal Rescue at www.goneroguegirlsrescueinc.com or email them at grgrescueinc@gmail.com.