When Nina Love saw a message on Facebook about a pit bull left alone in a park near the railroad tracks, her heart dropped. The dog was grey and white, and abandoned. Nina didn’t stop to think—she knew there was no time to waste. She grabbed her rescue gear and called a friend who lived nearby. She needed help, fast.
A Dangerous Chase Begins
When Nina got to the tracks, she saw the dog right away. But catching her wouldn’t be easy. The scared pit bull kept running, and Nina had to follow her, three long miles along the railroad tracks. Her heart was pounding.
“I knew the train would come soon,” Nina said. “It passes every 10 to 15 minutes, and one had just gone by.”
Still, she kept going. Even though it was risky. Even though she was scared.
Looking Into Her Eyes
As Nina got closer to the dog, she looked into her eyes—and that changed everything.
“I was shaking with fear,” Nina said. “But when I looked in her eyes, I saw pain. I saw her asking for help. I couldn’t walk away.”
The dog didn’t growl. She didn’t bark. She was just scared. So Nina stayed back, quiet and patient, hoping the dog would learn to trust her.
Teddy to the Rescue
Luckily, Nina’s friend had brought her dog, Teddy, along. Sometimes, a friendly face—especially another dog—can make all the difference.
Teddy walked up slowly, and the stray pittie began to calm down. Nina and her friend got down low, speaking softly.
“She was still unsure,” Nina said. “But my friend gently held her, and I was able to slip the leash on.”
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A Train Approaches
Just moments later, they heard it. A train was coming. Fast.
“We were still on the tracks,” Nina said. “But we pulled her off just in time.”
The train roared past, only seconds after they had reached safety. The sound was so loud, but their adrenaline was so high, they barely heard it.
Nina broke down in tears. Relief. Fear. Love. It all came out at once.
A Life Devoted to Saving Dogs
Nina has saved many dogs. She spends her days walking through Philadelphia’s parks, alleys, and train tracks—any place where dogs might be dumped.
“I want people to know that it’s okay to love animals,” she said. “We share this Earth with them. We need to care for them, not leave them behind.”
But her journey hasn’t always been easy.
“I’ve faced hate and even threats because I’m a Black woman doing this work,” Nina shared. “But I stay strong for the animals. They need me.”
A New Chapter for a Brave Dog
The rescued pit bull is now safe, but she’s still healing from fear, from sadness, from being left behind. Nina is searching for a kind, patient foster home where the dog can rest and feel loved.
“She walks nicely on a leash and loves meatballs,” Nina said with a smile. “But more than anything, she loves being petted. She just wants to feel safe and loved again.”
Why This Story Matters
For every pet lover, this story hits close to the heart. It reminds us that every animal deserves kindness and that sometimes, love means running down train tracks for three miles.
Sometimes, this means opening your home—and your heart—to a dog who needs a second chance.