Dog Survives Having Nails Driven Into Skull
:eek: Im so glad he survived!!& Hopefully he finds a new home
Dog Survives Having Nails Driven Into Skull
Animal Shelter Looks To Find Dog New Home
POSTED: 1:05 pm CST March 17, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A hound mix named Trucker has survived having two long nails driven into his skull by his owner, according to Kansas City TV station KMBC.
The nails were driven into his head with a hammer, according to KYTV in Springfield. The nails just missed the dog's brain and major nerves. Veterinarians were able to remove the nails, but Trucker will be blind in one eye and deaf.
Dr. Robin Toner, an emergency veterinarian, said it is the worst case of animal abuse that the workers have seen. One nail was allegedly driven into the dog's skull, and another was hammered into his cheekbone, KYTV reported.
"It's an amazing thing that he could forgive people for what they have done to him because he is the sweetest, friendliest loving dog. He kisses your face and wags his tail when he sees you. For him to be that forgiving, I don't (know) of any person who could be that forgiving. We could really learn something from him," said Melissa Sartin of the Castaway Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E) shelter.
The shelter workers named the dog Trucker because he "keeps on truckin'."
Workers at the C.A.R.E. shelter in Springfield are trying to find Trucker a new home.
According to KYTV, those who are interested in adopting Trucker can contact C.A.R.E. to fill out an application. The adoption process includes an interview and two home visits, along with the detailed application. C.A.R.E.'s phone number is (417) 865-7575.
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