Dog Shot with Arrow

Upson County Animal Control picked up a yellow Labrador Retriever mix with an injured rear leg and an arrow in his shoulder on Wednesday, February 25th in the Sprewell Bluff area . The wounds are approximately one week old. ACO Smart Web called the Upson Humane Society and asked if we could help the dog. "Despite the arrow sticking out, the dog is friendly, " Web stated.



The dog was taken to the Thomaston Animal Hospital for evaluation and was operated on this morning to remove the arrow.

Anyone who recognizes this dog or knows who shot it, please contact the animal shelter at 706-647-5586.

ACO/shelter manager Web is offering a $500 reward out of his own pocket for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this dog's injuries.

The Lab will be available for adoption at the shelter after he recovers from surgery. The shelter is operated by the county. The Humane Society is not. I f anyone would like to contribute toward veterinary expenses, donations should be sent to Upson Humane Society, P.O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286. Donations are tax deductible.



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