Pawsitive Update: 3-Month-Old Puppy Shot Outside North Philadelphia Home In Critical Condition

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A 3-month-old puppy and the man who wanted to buy her were shot in North Philadelphia.

Philadelphia police say two men were standing outside a home around 10 p.m. One of the men was interested in buying a pit bull puppy, named Ruby.

Police say the man had Ruby in his arms when someone started shooting.

The man and Ruby were shot several times. The man was taken to the hospital, where he is in stable condition. Ruby was shot in the neck.

“The dog was not moving, bleeding heavily. So police officers picked up the dog and … took the dog to the hospital,” Chief Inspector Scott Small told NBC10.

Ruby remains in critical condition and will need multiple surgeries.

Police have not made any arrests in this case. Investigators do not yet know if the man was targeted or if he was hit by stray bullets.

Man, 3-month-old puppy shot outside North Philadelphia home | KYW Newsradio

A 3-month-old puppy and the man who wanted to buy her were shot in North Philadelphia Tuesday night. The dog was shot in the neck and remains in critical condition. The man was taken to the hospital but is physically OK. | KYW Newsradio

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[Metalfan]

Looks like a snuggler!

 

[BuffettGirl]

Ruby Roo! She needs to come to my house.

 

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Ruby getting spoiled by her supporters.

 

[DeeDee]

So after all that, they didn't let the guy keep the dog he was buying? Maybe dude was too injured to care for it.

 

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If he had not paid for the dog yet it would be the decision of the seller (original owner) to surrender the dog for treatment.

The original owner probably wants the pup to get the best treatment possible and a good home in the suburbs.

 

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