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Shot in the mouth, dog left at clinic
A dog was found tied to the porch of an animal clinic in Rogue River, Oregon, with an apparent gunshot wound to his face.
The mixed-breed dog was discovered by employees at the Animal Clinic of Rogue River on Friday, alive and alert, but laying in a pool of his own blood.
“It looks like the muzzle of the gun was stuck in the dog’s mouth and it was shot execution-style,” Rogue River police Chief Ken Lewis told the Medford Mail Tribune.
“He had a large hole in his face, just under the chin,” the police chief said.
The dog, believed to be about two years old, had no identification. He was rushed to Best Friends Animal Hospital in Talent for emergency surgery.
“He had two fractures in his jaw that had to be fixed with a wire,” Dr. Margarita Garcia said. “The wound is still leaking, but he can now eat watered-down food.”
Best Friends Animal Hospital workers say the dog has a friendly disposition. “We all have fallen in love with him,” said veterinary technician Erin McCreary.
The animal hospital will continue to treat the dog until he is fit for adoption, Garcia said.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call Rogue River police at 541-582-4931
(Photo: Bob Pennell / Medford Mail Tribune)
Posted by jwoestendiek June 21st, 2012 under Muttsblog.
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