Edmonton police said Friday that thousands of dollars had been donated to help cover the veterinary bills for a dog that was mauled over the weekend, along with its owner.
Police said in a Tweet Friday that $6,500 had been raised to cover the bill of the dog – described as a Papillon-type breed – who suffered serious bite wounds and vertebrae damage in Sunday’s attack.
SP: $6500 raised as of noon today to cover her bill of mauled dog. Further surgery today for the brave pup.
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) September 19, 2014
Earlier in the week, police said fundraising efforts were underway to help cover the high cost of treating the injured dog – the bill was expected to be between $8,000 and $10,000. Meanwhile, the veterinary clinic treating the pet was still collecting donations.
SP: U have huge hearts Edmonton! Keep it coming. Guardian Vet Centre, 5620 99 St.
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) September 19, 2014
On Sunday at about 9 a.m., a 54-year-old woman was walking her small dog in an alley near 112 Avenue and 101 Street.
Police said the woman and her dog were surrounded and attacked by a group of medium to large-sized dogs – the woman suffered serious dog bites to her body, but she was recuperating in hospital following hours of surgery.
According to police, the dog underwent additional procedures Friday.
