Blizzard and Gunshot Survivor Dog On The Mend, Shelter Staff Say

Braveheart is on the mend.

The canine – who survived a massive blizzard and two gunshot wounds with his companion, Faithful – is out of surgery and “doing well,” according to shelter staff at the Liberty Humane Society.

Read about Braveheart and Faithful’s survival tale here.

The Liberty Humane Society issued the following update on Tuesday:

“Braveheart, the dog who was shot just before this weekend’s blizzard, is out of surgery and doing well at the vet’s office. The bullet ricocheted off a rib and exited his body, which is very good. The vet has closed his wounds and he will remain hospitalized with drains in place through at least the weekend.”

The shelter is conducting a fundraiser to help defray the cost of Braveheart’s treatment, which can be seen here.

Photo by the Liberty Humane Society via Facebook

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