It\u2019s truly unbelievable how cruel some people can be to\u00a0\u00a0dogs. A sweet pup named Riona suffered as much as anybody after being brutally set on fire by her owner last year.\n

But almost exactly a year after that horrific incident, Riona is finally going to her new home.\n

Last June, residents in Nutbush, Tennessee witnessed a shocking site as Riona, a pitbull mix, ran down the street engulfed in flames. The smell of gas made it clear that she had been intentionally set on fire.\n

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\u201cAll you could smell was gas,\u201d Mallory Mclemore of Bluff City Veterinary Specialists told Memphis Commercial Appeal.\n

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\u201cShe was burnt and covered in diesel fuel\u2026 It confirmed she was set on fire via witness statements,\u201d Ginger Natoli, founder of the Tails of Hope\u00a0\u00a0Dog Rescue, told Newsweek. \u201cWe have obtained ring cam footage from a neighbor that also shows her running in a ball of flames.\u201d\n

Riona\u2019s ear was burnt off, but thankfully her left eye was saved after emergency medical response. She was taken in by Tails of Hope Dog Rescue, and received medical treatments at Bluff City Veterinary Specialists. She was given twice daily full body wraps to protect her skin.\n

A TikTok video of Riona\u2019s story went viral with millions of views, garnering sympathy for Riona around the world.\n

Riona began a long road to recovery, receiving a series of skin grafts to treat the fourth degree burns all over her body. While she was traumatized by the ordeal, Riona was also said to be in good spirits throughout her recovery.\n

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\u201cShe\u2019s just always wagging her tail,\u201d Mclemore said. \u201cThat\u2019s what makes it even worse, I guess. Not that it would ever be OK, but just being so sweet and for somebody to do something like this to her. She just loves everybody.\u201d\n

\u201cShe\u2019s actually kind of cute with one ear,\u201d Natoli told the Commercial Appeal. \u201cIt makes her personality cute.\u201d\n

Tails of Hope continued to share updates of Riona\u2019s recovery, and supporters sent in donations and gifts for the dog.\n

THIS right here was worth all the months of medical, healing and thanks to Mallory\u2019s hard work and dedication, Riona\u2019s perfect recovery!\n

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