CHICAGO — A dog shot in Roseland this week is on the mend following a hurried attempt to save its life, according to the animal group caring for him.
Jack the dog was struck by a bullet Tuesday in Roseland, said Officer Nicole Trainor, a Chicago Police spokeswoman.
An officer found the dog at 100th Street and Lafayette Avenue around 2 p.m., Trainor said. The officer, with the help of some neighbors, wrapped the dog in a blanket and placed him in the back of her squad, Trainor said.
The dog was struck in his front left leg, and the impact from the bullet "imploded" his major leg bone, according to Trio Animal Foundation, a group that helps shelters care for animals.
Doctors at the animal clinic saw that Jack was in bad shape, the group said.
"His front left leg was limp like a noodle and kept bending the wrong way," the group said in its post. "Besides massive blood loss and the pain of a bullet wound, Jack had to endure further agony from his largest leg bone basically imploding."
Pictures show that Jack's leg was put in a cast, but doctors ruled that his leg needed to be amputated, the group said.
The surgery was a success, though the procedure was "extremely difficult" due to Jack being a muscular dog, the group said.
Jack has attempted to walk since getting out of surgery, but "gives up quickly and sits or lies down," the group said.
"Between the medication and the surgery, Jack is very out of it and doesn't know exactly what to do with himself," the group said.
The dog remains hospitalized until his health improves, the group said.
Medical bills for Jack will exceed $5,000, Trio Animal Foundation said. Those interested in making a donation to help pay for Jack's medical bills can visit their website here. The group asks that donations be earmarked "Jack."
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains corrected information.
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