The injured dog that captured the hearts of Edmontonians after being dragged behind a truck in April is nearly fully recovered and almost ready to find a new forever home.

Nalla the pitbull received serious injuries to her skin and feet after being dragged from a pickup truck in the area of 92 Street and 114 Avenue back in April.

“They were very extensive and literally Nalla didn’t have a toe or a digit that wasn’t significantly damaged,” said veterinarian Dr. Milton Ness.

But after nearly six weeks of surgeries, Nalla’s injuries have nearly all healed.

“At one I thought she was going to lose toes and have permanent disabilities from this but she’s a very healthy, very robust dog who has healed incredibly well,” Ness said.

“She’s not going to lose any toes. She’s not going to have any permanent wounds from this and she should go back to being 100 per cent.”

The story of Nalla caught the attention of many Edmontonians after several witnesses reported to police that a pitbull was tied to the back of a truck, being dragged.

The 33-year-old man who had been driving the truck, and caring for Nalla at the time, was charged under the Animal Act for causing an animal to be in distress.

Police said the man will not face criminal charges because the situation was determined to be an accident.

“It was the dog who jumped out of the vehicle,” said Clair Seyler with the Edmonton Police Service.

“There is nothing to indicate that this action was intentional.”

At the time, Nalla's owner were not able to care for her full-time and Seyler says the owner understood the best action for Nalla was to be put up for adoption. 

Nalla is currently living in a foster home. Soon she’ll be given to the organization Pitbulls for Life, where members of that group will spend a few weeks getting to know Nalla’s personality so they can match her up with the right forever home.

Allison Noseworthy with Pitbulls for Life says there have already been at least 100 people reaching out, inquiring about adopting Nalla.

“And that’s why we are taking things really slow to make sure we find the best home for her not just the first home,” Noseworthy said.

“She’s going to stay with us for at least two weeks because she is a higher profile case. We don't want people adopting her just because of her story.”

Karen Melnyk with Animal Care and Control said it was tough seeing Nalla injured to the extent that she was, but she’s overjoyed the dog has recovered so well.

“This is why I do the job I do every day and this is what keeps me coming to work, is seeing happy endings like this,” Melynk said.

“We've treated her and her wounds and she's going to make a lovely pet and get a forever home one of these days.”

At the time, Nalla's surgeries were expected to cost up to $10,000.

It's unclear where that money has come from, although police had been raising their own money to help the dog's injuries back when the incident first occurred.

Noseworthy says Pitbulls for Life wasn't asked to pay for any surgeries, and encourages those wishing to donate, to do so to the city's Animal Control department in Nalla's name so future animals in need can get the help they deserve.

Those interested in adopting Nalla can fill out an application form on the Pitbulls for Life website.

With files from Jeff Harrington