For seven months, this dog was too scared and sick to let anyone do more than leave some food out for him. He hid under porches and cars, all the while suffering from mange, high fever, a severe flea infestation, and ticks.

He surely wouldn’t have lasted much longer if it weren’t for Hope For Paws coming to the rescue…

If you’re interested in adopting this sweet fur baby, you can contact Smooch Pooch Rescue, who is fostering him until he finds his forever home. Aaron deserves the best home after such a rough start to life.

You can also donate to Hope For Paws if you’d like to help make more happy endings like this one possible.