A scared little puppy discovered on the beach undergoes the most incredible transformation.

When Squishy was first spotted on the beach on the island of Saipan, she was absolutely terrified. She was in terrible condition and would snap at anyone who came even remotely near her. People watching on the beach knew she needed help, so they contacted Boonie Babies Rescue.

Keilbach, founder of Boonie Babies Rescue, told The Dodo. “Squishy was weak and exhausted from the heat and dehydration. She had a collar on, and this beach is quite notorious for dumping animals, so although I would guess she was only dumped there that day or a day or two before, it was clear from her malnourishment, tick disease and mange that she had not been adequately cared for for weeks.”

Squishy continued to bark and snap at Keilbach and her volunteers, but she was so weak that she wasn’t hard to catch. Keilbach used a towel to secure her and quickly brought her to safety. After everything she’d been through, Squishy was understandably scared, but it didn’t take her long to realize that she was finally safe with people who would care for her the way she deserved.

“Just a few hours after I brought her home, she realized we were not going to hurt her and stopped growling when we approached and instead began offering little tail wags,” Keilbach said. “By that same night, she was hesitantly accepting pets and giving kisses.”