Dog shot in the face, left for dead
Philpot, KY (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011
County: Daviess
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 2 files available
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The Case: Daviess County Animal Control gives the following account: On June 21, Daviess County Animal Control officers dispatched to the area of Popular Log Bridge Road found an adult, male border collie who had been shot in the face. The gunshot had broken his jaw and caused other severe injuries. The dog--now named Shamrock--was transported from Owensboro to Louisville where the Shamrock Arrow Fund has assumed responsibility of his medical care. He was in critical condition and is receiving treatment at Louisville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services.
Rescuers brought the dog to Louisville over the weekend.
Veterinarians are now working to repair the 2-year-old who is capturing hearts as he fights to live.
"He's like an old soul, loves everyone, loves to be petted. He is a fantastic dog," said Rebecca Eaves with the Shamrock Foundation Arrow Fund.
He has piercing blue eyes and loves attention.
Shamrock, as he was named by rescuers, is comfortable now, a far cry from where he was just days ago.
"He was in a lot of pain for several days, couldn't eat or drink, quite a tragic case," Eaves said.
Police officers in Owensboro said he was left for dead after being shot in the jaw.
He was in bad shape. When he arrived at the Louisville Veterinary Speciality and Emergency Services Clinic, both sides of his jaw were fractured making it impossible for Shamrock to eat, drink or close his mouth.
"Some very complicated fractures, these are not easy places to work, lots of nerves and arteries in that area so it's a fact-finding mission to see what's required," said LVSES Dr. Scott Rizzo.
Monday was an important one for Shamrock because doctors are going to determine whether or not extensive surgery to restore his jaw and tongue are even possible.
"We will be doing general anesthesia to do very specific X-rays to get an idea of what kind of surgery to repair what is needed to stabilize the bones of the jaw," Rizzo said.
The Shamrock Foundation is hopeful that one day Shamrock will be eligible for adoption into a loving family where he will get the love and attention he deserves.
"We've been hit hard this month with other cases and this one will be costly, but look in those blue eyes. He is certainly worth it," Eaves said.
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