Bleeding dog found shot in Las Vegas. Now ‘sweet, wiggly boy’ Dawson is on the mend

A dog found bleeding with a bullet in his chest is on the mend at a Las Vegas foundation, officials say.

Clark County Animal Protection Services officers found the dog, now named Dawson, bleeding from the head at an apartment complex, The Animal Foundation said in a news release.

Veterinarians found a gunshot wound in Dawson’s ear and removed a bullet from his chest, officials said.

“Even though Dawson has a long road ahead of him, he is a sweet, wiggly boy who loves belly rubs,” officials said.

Animal control officers are investigating Dawson’s shooting, the foundation said. He appeared to have been shot with a handgun a few days before he was found.

The foundation also is seeking donations to pay for Dawson’s medical care and other expenses.

This story was originally published October 16, 2023 at 10:41 AM with the headline "Bleeding dog found shot in Las Vegas. Now ‘sweet, wiggly boy’ Dawson is on the mend."