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Dog Shot in the Face While Protecting Family
Zeus, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, is recovering from surgery after being shot in the face while protecting his family, WDSU-TV reports.
According to his owner, Henry McCaskill, Zeus began barking at the back door of their home. McCaskill let Zeus out and the dog ran to the back of the house, apparently to thwart an attempted home invasion. Before McCaskill could see what was going on, he heard a gunshot.
The would-be intruder shot Zeus in the face, and while the dog miraculously survived, the bullet broke his jaw and several teeth, excited through his neck and lodged in his shoulder. A veterinarian removed the bullet Wednesday.
McCaskill told WVUE-TV that he is extremely grateful Zeus survived, but the medical expenses have become a burden for the family.
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Thankfully, the Humane Society of Louisiana decided to help the McCaskills by setting up the "Zeus Medical Fund." All donations will go to family to help with the costs of Zeus' surgery and his care during recovery. The non-profit expects those fees will run up to $3,500, roughly how much the McCaskills need.
If you wish to donate, mail checks to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174. Make sure you write "Zeus Medical Fund" in the check memo space.
You can also donate online at www.humanela.org or over the phone at 1-888-6-Humane.
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According to his owner, Henry McCaskill, Zeus began barking at the back door of their home. McCaskill let Zeus out and the dog ran to the back of the house, apparently to thwart an attempted home invasion. Before McCaskill could see what was going on, he heard a gunshot.
The would-be intruder shot Zeus in the face, and while the dog miraculously survived, the bullet broke his jaw and several teeth, excited through his neck and lodged in his shoulder. A veterinarian removed the bullet Wednesday.
McCaskill told WVUE-TV that he is extremely grateful Zeus survived, but the medical expenses have become a burden for the family.
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Thankfully, the Humane Society of Louisiana decided to help the McCaskills by setting up the "Zeus Medical Fund." All donations will go to family to help with the costs of Zeus' surgery and his care during recovery. The non-profit expects those fees will run up to $3,500, roughly how much the McCaskills need.
If you wish to donate, mail checks to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174. Make sure you write "Zeus Medical Fund" in the check memo space.
You can also donate online at www.humanela.org or over the phone at 1-888-6-Humane.
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103 Comments
I am sure the robbers were white anglo saxons. Yeah right!
July 15 2012 at 9:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI am sure the robbers were white anglo saxons. Yeah right!
July 15 2012 at 9:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJ,
July 06 2012 at 6:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDo you work in healthcare? Do you know ANYTHING about healthcare?
Let me guess...
You got hurt at work due to your own carelessness & are now angry at the world b/c no healthcare professional will back your story that you are too disabled to work b/c you stubbed your toe & your employer isn't going to pay you lots of money every month to sit on your butt watching Maury.
NEWSFLASH, J!!! Pharmaceutical companies are no longer allowed to wine/dine/woo physicians with all expense paid trips to the islands. They can't even give out pens.
So, instead of bashing healthcare, why don't you get off of your lazy rear and go educate yourself.
zeus is a hero...
July 06 2012 at 1:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyZEUS IS A GREAT DOG THAT'S PROBABLY Y HE HAS THE NAME ZEUS
July 05 2012 at 10:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPlease help my aunt!! www.indiegogo.com/kareng100
July 05 2012 at 12:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI hope Zeus was able to rip a nice chunk out of the creep's face with his teeth before he got shot. Or maybe he ripped his balls off! Now that would be some measure of justice!
July 05 2012 at 1:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI have a five year old red doberman named Cain. He, along with my cat, are my babies! He would protect me in a heartbeat. Best dogs in the world! Although pit-bulls come in close second (I wish I could have another dog as I would rescue a pit).
July 03 2012 at 3:03 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI would sell a kidney for my boy and beat the daylight outta anybody who so much as laid a hand on him.
Good luck Zeus! You are a great boy!
I am going to look into donating as should everyone else who has at least a dollar to spare. If one day I am in such a position, I hope someone would help me the same.
poor dog
June 30 2012 at 7:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRegarding dadfeinberg2sheldon's comment: Doctors have a job that does not require any physical labor, other than wielding small instruments. And the job is easy for the most part. Doctors see patients for less than 10 mins each and rely on medications to solve the problems of the patient. Many times doctors don't take time to identify problems and mistakes are made. When this happens, they deserve to pay out via the court system and possibly face criminal charges. Also, if someone is going into the profession for money, they need their head examined (by a doctor who gives a damn) because the profession should be reserved for those who want to put patients first. I liken it to a minister of faith . . . if you're in it for the money, you miss the point entirely. The fact that you have no pension speaks to your lack of retirement planning. Nobody has pensions anymore. You should have done like everyone else . . . invested money in the stock market so bankers could rob it.
June 30 2012 at 6:43 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyOh, and at least doctors can get jobs right now. How many doctors are unemployed due to recession? How many plumbers, electricians, and mechanics are unemployed? Also, doctors are in bed with drug companies. They go on trips, receive money to at speaking events for the drug and mercilessly push harmful medications on trusting testees, err patients, just to line their pockets. The once noble profession is a mockery.
June 30 2012 at 6:49 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply