Scootch arrived at the APA as a sweet, gentle dog who clearly wanted nothing more than to be loved. During his medical exam, our veterinary team discovered multiple broken teeth and a large opening connecting his mouth to his nasal cavity. X-rays revealed metal fragments lodged in his muzzle, leading our team to believe that Scootch had likely been shot with a pellet or bullet when he was still a puppy. Despite everything he had endured, Scootch never stopped wagging his tail. 

We immediately developed a treatment plan in consultation with a specialized dental surgeon. Scootch underwent his first surgery, and a second reconstructive procedure will help him eat, breathe, and live comfortably for the rest of his life. After seven months of intensive medical foster care, his foster family decided they couldn’t imagine life without him and made him a permanent member of their family.

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