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A pit bull puppy was recovering after being shot at least twice
-- once in the muzzle and once in the right front paw yesterday
morning.
City police were called to Hays Street in East Liberty about
8:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found the wounded 3- to
4-month-old puppy. She was taken to the Animal Rescue League of
Western Pennsylvania for treatment.
Dr. Donna Hughes, the medical director there, said she believes
the cream-colored dog with a white stripe down the middle of her
nose was shot with a BB gun. An X-ray showed a BB in the dog's
stomach, which she may have either swallowed or inhaled. |
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The dog, who is being called "Autumn" right now, also has a torn
right ear, Hughes said. Though the puppy did not have tags or a
collar, she does not appear to be malnourished or mistreated in
other ways. |
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Hughes said the puppy is likely to recover and is expected to be
available for adoption within a month.
This shooting occurred just 2 doors down (and three days prior)
from the residence where a cat was shot and killed.
The dog was shot with either a pellet/air gun or a BB gun.
The shooting occurred on Hays Street in East Liberity around 8
am. on Wednesday November 19th, 2003.
References
The Post-Gazette
Animal Rescue League
WXPI
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
KDKA
www.petabuse.com
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