A dog was found after suffering a severe beating that broke her jaw in several places and was left tied to a light pole in Boyle Heights.
Thanks to a Good Samaritan, the dog is recovering and has a chance at a better life, but she still faces reconstructive surgery and a long road to recovery.
The 8-pound chihuahua mix was found tied to a light pole in Boyle Heights Saturday night. Her little neck was tied with a yellow rope, blood all over her face and mouth.
"She had a broken orbit of her eye, several fractures to her upper jaw, missing several teeth, and she broke her mandible, her lower jaw as well" Dr. Brian McGrath said.
The Good Samaritans took her home and cleaned her up, then called local non-profit Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation to get immediate treatment at McGrath Veterinary Center in Encino.
The dog, who they call Kaylen, had surgery Monday, but will still need more.
"Part of her upper jaw so damaged we actually had to remove it and we put bone graft in so new bone can grow in its place," McGrath said.
Dr. McGrath says the injuries likely came from animal abuse.
Dr McGrath said her next surgery will be to wire her lower jaw. Then it’s more rest and medical care until she can eat normally again.
Chihuahua Mix Recovering After Being Left Beaten, Tied to Light Pole in Boyle Heights
A dog was found after suffering a severe beating that broke her jaw in several places and was left tied to a light pole in Boyle Heights. Thanks to a Good Samaritan, the dog is recovering and has a…
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