In Florida, a dog was discovered with a massive wound across her neck, showing signs of a brutal attack. Fortunately, a compassionate individual found the severely injured animal and swiftly brought her to Sunshine Animal Hospital for emergency care. The dog’s journey towards healing began with a crucial two-hour surgical procedure aimed at repairing the deep gash inflicted by what is suspected to be a machete.
Dog possibly stabbed with machete, found on the streets of Hollywood, Florida
The distressing discovery was made early in the morning on Madison Street in Hollywood, Florida. Local authorities were alerted to the plight of the wounded dog. Named Hunter, she was found to be in considerable pain and in need of immediate medical attention. The nature of Hunter’s injury suggested a violent encounter with a sharp weapon, possibly a machete. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the case, as per NBC South Florida. They are trying to piece together the events leading to the dog’s critical condition and identify the perpetrator behind this cruel act.
Canine is recovering from giant slash injury after undergoing 2-hour surgery
Despite the trauma, Hunter is showing signs of recovery, although she faces a long road ahead.
“We worked on the muscles deep, we put them together like a reconstruction and then once we were able to approach the skin we put a lot of staples in,” stated Dr. Ember Moreno.
In addition to her initial surgery, the resilient pup will also require ACL surgery to address further injuries sustained. As such, the costs of her medical treatment are mounting, with estimates currently around $10,000. Thankfully, iHeart Animal Rescue and the Brady Hunter Foundation have stepped forward to support Hunter’s care. They are also inviting the community to contribute towards her medical expenses and hopeful recovery.
The Hollywood Police Department encourages anyone with information about the incident to contact them by phone at 954-764-4357(HELP) or 954-967-4567. Meanwhile, once fully recovered, Hunter looks forward to finding a forever home where she can receive the love and safety she deserves.
In order to lend your support to Hunter’s cause or to explore the possibility of adoption, you can reach out to @IHeartAnimalRescue on Instagram.
