Dog Found With Arrow In Leg

[Sister Iroz]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A dog was found with an arrow in its leg on Monday, but a woman's quick actions may have saved his life.

Joanne Burns, a Unity Village student, was driving to her ministry class when she found the injured dog bleeding in an empty parking lot.

"He was holding his arm up, so I knew he was hurt," said Burns.

She stopped to take a closer look, and saw the shaft of an arrow sticking out of one of his front legs.

"With the amount of blood, luckily I saw a Unity Village staff truck nearby and beeped at him," she said. They tied a makeshift tourniquet onto the dog's leg, so the shaft of the arrow wouldn't move.

As they waited for animal control officers to arrive, Burns stayed by the dog's side and kept him calm, to help him avoid going into shock.

"This dog is so sweet and lovable and he just sat there with his nose on my leg and let me pet him," said Burns.

The dog had a tag on its collar, but animal control said the person the license tracked back to denied owning the dog.

Officials believe someone intentionally shot a hunting arrow at the animal.

"The fact that someone could purposefully shoot this dog is sad. Sad sign in our society of our lack of love and understanding for each other and animals," said Burns.

Surgeons at Wayside Waifs they amputated dog's front leg to prevent infection. Officials at the animal shelter said the dog will make a full recovery from surgery, and he will be up for adoption in a few weeks.

If you have any information about who shot the dog, call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hot Line at 816-474-TIPS (8477), text TIP452 plus a message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at kccrimestoppers.com.

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Awwww poor dog! Ass wipe who ever did this and I hope they catch them. But praise the woman and man who found the dog and took care of them until animal control got there. See there are good hearted people out there who make up for the assholes.

[Wicked Doll]

Awwww, poor doggie. I hope he finds a great home. There have been a lot of animal cruelty cases lately. I'm running out of tissues faster than I can read them.

Maybe animal cruelty should have its own folder? Just a thought.

[Kalehue]

Maybe animal cruelty should have its own folder? Just a thought.

That might not be a bad idea.

What kind of sick-o would use a poor, sweet dog for target practice? I just don't get people. Then leave him to suffer?

And how is it that the person the dog's license leads back to claims it's not their dog? That's strange.

I hope they find the idiot that did this and I hope the little dog finds a good home.

[DogMom]

The fact that someone could purposefully shoot this dog is sad. Sad sign in our society of our lack of love and understanding for each other and animals,"

Sad yes. In every state and country. I get so tired of it. It just seems to get worse and worse. What the hell happened.

[smallwonder4]

It's an isolated incident, but the Delaware SPCA reports that it's decreased euthanasia by 50% in the last year! There's still a ton of sick shit going on everywhere to kids, animals, everyone, but some people are still making a difference!!

[Marv]

The poor dog, abused and in agony, yet he still lets this stranger approach him and handle him.

Animals are so forgiving and trusting. And yet there are so many fuckwits out there who get off on hurting and abusing them, causing such suffering.

I hope they get the twat who did this, and I hope the poor doggy goes to a loving home where he will be treated like a prince!

[Just my luck sucks]

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your pet. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

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I do not understand mistreatment of animals.

[Harley_Tech]

The dog had a tag on its collar, but animal control said the person the license tracked back to denied owning the dog.

Officials believe someone intentionally shot a hunting arrow at the animal.

First person I'd look at is the person the tag tracked back to. Is he missing any arrows? I bet the fucker got tired of the dog and shot him. I hope they catch whoever is responsible. Use THEM as a target.

Surgeons at Wayside Waifs they amputated dog's front leg to prevent infection. Officials at the animal shelter said the dog will make a full recovery from surgery, and he will be up for adoption in a few weeks.

I'm no Dr. but I did stay in my own damn bed last night. Couldn't they try some antibiotics first without removing the leg?


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