CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Animal CARE is asking the public to provide information after a dog shot in Millvale was brought to its facility Thursday night.
The animal shelter said Hamilton County deputy dog wardens were called to the 3300 block of Beekman Street at around 6 p.m. Thursday after a man reportedly shot a dog. When deputies responded, they found children gathered around a dog, covering her with a blanket as she bled from her face.
Deputies brought the dog to Cincinnati Animal CARE, where the shelter's medical team controlled the bleeding and stabilized the dog. Staff said a bullet entered the right side of the dog's forehead, traveled through the muscles in her head and then through her neck and shoulder before coming out of the back of her leg.
The shooting caused a fracture in the dog's leg that the shelter said would likely require amputation. WCPO is not embedding photos of the dog's body due to its graphic nature, but more information can be found via the shelter's Facebook post here.
On Saturday, the shelter posted an update on Facebook about the dog, which they've named Lady Bug, saying she left the shelter and went to a foster home with one of the staff members.
"She's in high spirits, walking around, though she's not yet using her front right leg," the shelter wrote in its update. "She's eating well, wagging her tail nonstop and soaking up all the love from the people around her."
Cincinnati Animal CARE is asking anyone who may have seen the shooting to provide information.
"Without your help locating the suspect, this case will be closed, and no justice will be served for this animal," the shelter said in a social media post. "She cannot speak for herself, so we will speak for her in this pursuit of justice."
Anyone who has tips can call Cincinnati Animal CARE at 513-541-7387. All tips can be anonymous.
Cincinnati Animal CARE is also asking for donations for the continued care of Lady Bug.
"Every donation will support Lady Bug's recovery and the incredible work of our lifesaving team, who push the boundaries of shelter medicine every day!"
You can click here if you're interested in donating.
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