Dog shot in face - a worthy cause....

Mastrogiacomo · June 29, 2012, 04:55 PM

Dog Shot in the Face While Protecting Family
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By Sara Tan Jun 29th 2012
Zeus, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, is recovering from surgery after being shot in the face while protecting his family, WDSU-TV reports.

According to his owner, Henry McCaskill, Zeus began barking at the back door of their home. McCaskill let Zeus out and the dog ran to the back of the house, apparently to thwart an attempted home invasion. Before McCaskill could see what was going on, he heard a gunshot.

The would-be intruder shot Zeus in the face, and while the dog miraculously survived, the bullet broke his jaw and several teeth, excited through his neck and lodged in his shoulder. A veterinarian removed the bullet Wednesday.

McCaskill told WVUE-TV that he is extremely grateful Zeus survived, but the medical expenses have become a burden for the family.

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Thankfully, the Humane Society of Louisiana decided to help the McCaskills by setting up the "Zeus Medical Fund." All donations will go to family to help with the costs of Zeus' surgery and his care during recovery. The non-profit expects those fees will run up to $3,500, roughly how much the McCaskills need.

If you wish to donate, mail checks to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174. Make sure you write "Zeus Medical Fund" in the check memo space.

You can also donate online at www.humanela.org or over the phone at 1-888-6-Humane.

http://www.pawnation.com/2012/06/29/...family/#page=1

Ichiban · June 29, 2012, 06:41 PM

''The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.''

bdb benzino · June 29, 2012, 07:12 PM

Definately a good cause! I have four dogs that are family to my wife, my daughter, and I. We live on farm out of town, and people cant get within 50yards of our house with out setting off the "dog alarm". They are awesome companions that would do anything they could to protect us.
Thats great what the humane society is doing for him!

grubbylabs · June 29, 2012, 07:22 PM

I would not do any thing for or with the humane society. I feel bad that the peoples dog was hurt, but I wont have any thing at all to do with the humane society. They are as anti gun as any other liberal organization.

**Tom Servo** · June 29, 2012, 09:09 PM

It's a touching story and worth noting, but it's not really gun related.

June 29, 2012, 04:55 PM	#1
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	Dog shot in face - a worthy cause.... Dog Shot in the Face While Protecting Family More on PawNation: Awesome, Dogs, Talented By Sara Tan Jun 29th 2012 Zeus, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, is recovering from surgery after being shot in the face while protecting his family, WDSU-TV reports. According to his owner, Henry McCaskill, Zeus began barking at the back door of their home. McCaskill let Zeus out and the dog ran to the back of the house, apparently to thwart an attempted home invasion. Before McCaskill could see what was going on, he heard a gunshot. The would-be intruder shot Zeus in the face, and while the dog miraculously survived, the bullet broke his jaw and several teeth, excited through his neck and lodged in his shoulder. A veterinarian removed the bullet Wednesday. McCaskill told WVUE-TV that he is extremely grateful Zeus survived, but the medical expenses have become a burden for the family. RELATED: Amazing War Hero Animals Thankfully, the Humane Society of Louisiana decided to help the McCaskills by setting up the "Zeus Medical Fund." All donations will go to family to help with the costs of Zeus' surgery and his care during recovery. The non-profit expects those fees will run up to $3,500, roughly how much the McCaskills need. If you wish to donate, mail checks to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174. Make sure you write "Zeus Medical Fund" in the check memo space. You can also donate online at www.humanela.org or over the phone at 1-888-6-Humane. http://www.pawnation.com/2012/06/29/...family/#page=1 __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

June 29, 2012, 07:12 PM	#3
bdb benzino Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: Willamette valley,OR Posts: 665	Definately a good cause! I have four dogs that are family to my wife, my daughter, and I. We live on farm out of town, and people cant get within 50yards of our house with out setting off the "dog alarm". They are awesome companions that would do anything they could to protect us. Thats great what the humane society is doing for him! __________________ good and safe shooting, bdb. BETTER TO BE CAUGHT WITH ONE, THAN WITH OUT ONE

June 29, 2012, 07:22 PM	#4
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	I would not do any thing for or with the humane society. I feel bad that the peoples dog was hurt, but I wont have any thing at all to do with the humane society. They are as anti gun as any other liberal organization. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

June 29, 2012, 09:09 PM	#5
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	It's a touching story and worth noting, but it's not really gun related. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

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June 29, 2012, 06:41 PM	#2
Ichiban Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Posts: 257	''The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.''