Man Moving Into New House Discovers Dog Chained in Basement; His Kindness Brings a Heartwarming New Beginning

A Missouri man was shocked to find a pit bull chained up in the basement of the house he was moving into.

A man was shocked to find a pit bull chained up in the basement of the house he was moving into in St Louis, Missouri

A man was shocked to find a pit bull chained up in the basement of the house he was moving into in St Louis, Missouri

The unnamed man called the Stray Rescue of St Louis after he found the pooch chained up with no food or water and surrounded by her own excrement.

The unnamed man called the Stray Rescue of St Louis after he found the pooch chained up with no food or water and surrounded by her own excrement.

When rescuers arrived, they were told that a squatter had been staying at the home and had left behind garbage, debris and the dog

When rescuers arrived, they were told that a squatter had been staying at the home and had left behind garbage, debris and the dog

When rescuers arrived, they were told that a squatter had been staying at the home and had left behind garbage, debris and the dog, according to The Dodo.

‘When we opened the door to the basement and shined our flashlight down, we saw a wagging tail,’ Natalie Thomson, the group’s communications director, told the website.

It is currently unclear who left the dog behind or why, but it is certain that the canine would not have survived for long

It is currently unclear who left the dog behind or why, but it is certain that the canine would not have survived for long

Due to the dog's excitement upon seeing her rescuers, she was named Jumping Bean

Due to the dog’s excitement upon seeing her rescuers, she was named Jumping Bean

Jumping Bean is currently being housed at the organization's shelter and is waiting to be adopted

Jumping Bean is currently being housed at the organization’s shelter and is waiting to be adopted

Due to the dog’s excitement upon seeing her rescuers, she was named Jumping Bean.

‘Her personality is completely adorable,’ Thomson said.

‘She loves everyone she meets and craves attention. She makes sure she is not ignored! She’s an energetic and very affectionate pup! She is so happy all the time.’

Jumping Bean is currently being housed at the organization’s shelter and is waiting to be adopted.