Rex needs a good home now

Now that Rex has healed up enough, we are looking for a forever home for this wonderful dog.

His injuries are not proving to be a hindrance, though his remaining teeth will need to be brushed and such to make sure he keeps them.  His tongue works, though it is now a little shorter than it was before. He can eat normally.

Karin has discovered that he likes to chase cats, so he wouldn't be good in a home with cats.  He is house broken. He would need some basic obedience training, since he has never had any.  He also would need a yard with a good fence, since he was an abandoned dog and is used to wandering.

So if you are interested, send me an e-mail through my blog. I'll put you in touch with Karin and you can arrange a visit and meet Rex yourself.

If Rex isn't the dog for you, but you still want to save a dog from the horrors of the reservation, please contact Greater Rural Rescue, GRRS. Their phone number is listed two or three posts before this one.

Rex, Black Lab shot by Tribal Police in Hoopa, continuation

I just received the photos and the vet report from Rex's treating vet.  I want to cry again.  I'll include the pertinent part of the report.  The bet prefers the photos aren't shared.

The treating vet is Malcolm Richardson at Sunny Brae Animal Hospital.

"Brief summary:  2 bullet wounds, one to the head, one to pelvic region, no
bullets remained in dog.
Head: penetration from the lower mandible, fractured teeth lower mandible,
lacerated tongue, maxillary canine and first premolar fractured, exit upper
right lip.
Pelvic: penetration near right anus, exit through left hip."

Rex, Black Lab Puppy shot by Hoopa Tribal Police

Exit wound on face

Rex's story is getting out there. People are learning the truth. I thank all of you for what you have done and will be doing. Here are some more photos of Rex.

I will keep you posted on Rex's story.

Bullet wound

Exit wound