The life of Jasmine on the streets was filled with despair and pain after she was run over by a car. After months of hobbling, someone noticed the street dog in Greece. The rescue shelter took her to where she slowly recovered. At first, she refused to be touched by rescuers. But with patience and love, Jasmine flourished.

Although Jasmine was featured in videos and was heavily promoted by the shelter, she remained at the shelter for two years.

Jasmine saw many of her friends come and go, including Scarlet – a 3-legged dog like her, who was adopted by a woman named Gina. Perhaps it was because of her incontinence, due to her injuries. Or maybe it was because she wasn’t the prettiest dog around. Although Jasmine didn’t know it, Gina had made a promise to herself that she would return for Jasmine.

It’s not just that Jasmine was happy at the shelter, but that her face was never as bright as it is now that she has a place in the world and a family to call her own.

A heartwarming video tells Jasmine’s full story, which will inspire rescuers to never give up hope. Take a look!