HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A six-month-old pit bull puppy is recovering from her injuries at an animal hospital after being attacked by other dogs in the backyard of 1507 Coolidge Street in Hollywood
Hollywood Police responded to a neighbor’s call on Dec. 7 after receiving an animal complaint. The neighbor said he heard multiple dogs fighting and saw one of the dogs injured.
“What I heard was just excruciating sounds of a dog in pain and screaming, and by the time I got there, it has already happened,” said the neighbor who called police. “Just as a human, as a human being that has a conscience, it was horrendous to hear that.”
Video obtained by police showed the puppy being attacked by the other dogs.
Police and the city’s code enforcement have been unable to get in contact with the owner of the dog. They removed the puppy from the home and drove it to VCA Hollywood for treatment.
“As a vet tech, it really hurts my heart because dog’s, we love and care about them,” said Lailee Goodman, a neighbor.
The rescue group Paws 2 Care Coalition has taken over responsibility for the puppy’s care.
“This dog was failed. Humans failed this dog and that’s why I refuse to fail her now,” said Ana Bueno with Paws 2 Care Coalition. “She needs a second chance. We owe her that.”
The owner of the puppy has received code violations for failing to provide proof of rabies as well as failure to provide medical care. Officials said the city has filed a petition to remove the animal from the owner’s custody and transfer it to an animal organization.
So far, the rescue group is facing a $4,000 veterinary bill and is seeking donations to cover the vet bills.
“She has wounds, she has bike marks, and the sad part is, on top of her head, like towards her back, the skin is dead, it’s pretty much dead, so I think doctors informed me they do have to remove it,” Bueno said. “It’s a lengthy procedure, it’s lengthy and it’s costly.”
The dog had a procedure Monday to remove some the dead skin.
If you want to help, Paws 2 Care Coalition has created a GoFundMe to help raise funds for the puppy.
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