The young bull terrier discovered tied to a fence and left for dead as Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida earlier this year has found his forever home on Monday — while his allegedly abusive former owner awaits his court date for the cruel act.

Trooper, the dog who was rescued by the Florida Highway Patrol during Hurricane Milton has now been adopted, the Leon County Humane Society announced.

TAMPA, Fla. (KAKE) — The dog found tied to a pole just hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall in October now has a new home. The dog – fittingly named ‘Trooper’ after being rescued by Florida State Troopers – was found along I-75 on October 9 tied to a fence while standing in a deep puddle.