Dog’s elbow was ‘shattered’ by a bullet. Now, pup in Kansas is in need of a home
A loveable dog who was brought into a Kansas shelter in heartbreaking condition is now on the lookout for a new home and warm bed to rest his head on.
Meet Ruger, the (now) three-legged pup who was brought into the Kansas Humane Society in Wichita with a bullet in his leg.
“Ruger came to us from our neighbors at the Wichita Animal Shelter with a shattered elbow from a gunshot wound,” the shelter said in a June 16 Facebook post.
“We don’t know his story or why anyone would do something like this, but he’s unbelievably sweet and kept trying to scootch into my lap and reach up for pets in our KHS Clinic.”
The 1-year-old dog was reportedly abused and shot “by an unknown assailant,” his pet profile says.
“We amputated his front left leg and sent him off to foster care to recover! He’s recently returned and has been cleared for adoption!” the shelter says.
Ruger’s loves according to the shelter include:
Bellyrubs
Running around on three legs
A loving and active family
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
This story was originally published June 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM with the headline "Dog’s elbow was ‘shattered’ by a bullet. Now, pup in Kansas is in need of a home."