A puppy that was abused in Yonkers now has a new home.
The pit bull puppy, named Maximus, has since been given needed medical attention and cleared for adoption.
"He needs a lot of love, and we have a lot of love to give him," Maximus' new owner Lisa Gibson said."And we've just been really excited since we've had him ... We look forward to all of the adventures and vacations and everything we're gonna bring him on, and he's really like a godsend to us."
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