The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has actually opened an examination and is looking for help from the general public after a dog was shot and left for dead Monday night in Philadelphia, according to reports from Fox29 and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fortunately, the dog, now called Alexia, endured the attack, however since of the seriousness of the injury, PSPCA representative Gillian Kocher said Alexia will need amputation of her front leg.
She likewise suffered injuries to her muzzle and shoulder.
“The damage caused by the gunshot wound was too severe to save the leg,” the PSPCA said to Fox29.
It all started when reports gathered of a dog that was struck by a car. An animal-control officer from ACCT Philly reacted to the 1200 block of South 54th Street, where it was later on found that the dog had actually been shot a number of times.
Based on blood discovered and other proof, private investigators deduced that the dog was shot in the street and after that crawled to the deck of a close-by residence, where a Good Samaritan encountered it, according to reports.
“She was left in the street to die, but was able to drag herself up the steps … and in her own way, ask for help,” said Julie Klim, CEO of the Pennsylvania SPCA, in a declaration.
The pit bull-type dog was then carried to a regional vet health center, where it was figured out that she had actually been shot.
Right now, Alexia is being taken care of by the PSPCA and they’re asking anybody with info associated to this case to call them.
“This act of cruelty is especially heartbreaking, not only for its nature, but because of this brave animal’s fight to survive,” Klim said in a declaration.
Donations for Alexia’s care are being made here.
