Animal shelter asking for information after dog found with gunshot wound to the face

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Animal CARE is looking for anyone with information about a man who shot a dog on Beekman Street around 6 p.m. Thursday, according to a social media post.

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According to CARE, deputies were called to a scene for a report of a gunshot wound to a dog.

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When deputies arrived on scene, they found a dog with a single gunshot wound to the face with several children covering the dog with a blanket and shielding her from the elements, CARE says.

The dog was brought to a clinic at the shelter where they worked to stop the bleeding and stabilize her, CARE says.

Staff named the dog Lady Bug, and she has since been moved to a foster home.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 513-541-7387.

The shelter is also asking for donations to help cover the care of Lady Bug, click here for more information.

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