ANIMALS

Dog Burned by Child’s Fireplay Now Healed and Free from Bandages

“Buddy’s whole personality has changed since seeing the light of day.”

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It’s hard to believe that there are people who can be so mean to animals, but unfortunately, it happens in today’s world.

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Sadly, one poor dog became a victim of such cruelty when a young person deliberately set its head on fire, causing severe and life-threatening injuries to the helpless animal.

The dog goes by the name of Buddy, and this is the tale of his journey.

When Buddy was discovered, he had severe burns on his face and an electrical cord wrapped around his neck.

Buddy’s injuries were so severe that they could have affected his eyesight.

The dog was limping and experiencing extreme pain when he was eventually discovered and saved on the streets of Senotobia, Mississippi.

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Fortunately, there were kind-hearted individuals who were eager to assist the poor animal, allowing him to regain a normal life and, hopefully, restore his vision.

Buddy was rescued by the Tunica Humane Society.

The dog’s injuries were severe, and it took the doctors at the Mississippi State Veterinary Hospital several days to treat him. They worked hard to help him heal, hoping that he would regain his sight during his recovery.

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In order to help Buddy heal, the doctors had to perform skin grafts. Buddy had suffered very serious burns, including third-degree and even fourth-degree burns.

Buddy’s condition was critical, and the doctors were desperately hoping that they had arrived in time and that the treatment would be effective for him.

During Buddy’s recovery, he had to wear snug bandages and keep his eyes covered.

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The poor dog had to cope with the fact that he couldn’t see and gradually regained his health over the course of four months following his rescue.

It was necessary to do that in order to speed up his recovery.

“Without the bandages, Buddy would be pawing and rubbing his face and eyes to get some relief,” Sandy Williams, Founder and Director of Tunica Humane Society explained. “That could cause devastating damage to all the good that has been done so far. So for now, Buddy’s face has to remain covered.”

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After four months of being rescued, the doctors finally made the decision to take off the bandages.

Because of the dog’s incredible tale of survival, the people at the hospital and the Tunica Humane Society are eagerly anticipating the moment when the pup will finally regain his vision.

After enduring four long and challenging months, the dog’s bandages were finally removed, bringing joy to everyone as they witnessed the improvement in his health.

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The dog’s face still had pink skin from the skin graft, but his vision had fully recovered.

Taking off the dog’s bandage was a heartfelt moment, and people were amazed by the dog’s incredible resilience.

Buddy finally regained his sight, and it was clear that he still had a few more months until he fully recovered. However, the doctors remain optimistic about his progress.

“The new skin is very pink,” Williams posted on Facebook. “He may never grow fur back where he had the skin grafts. We are counting the days until we can see Buddy’s whole face with or without fur. He is going to be perfect either way.”

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Buddy has faced a tough journey, but after his bandages were removed, the pain and the horrors he endured seemed to fade away.

Because he loves playing fetch and being active, Buddy had to wear a cone around his head.

It was a big step forward from wearing bandages Buddy.

The investigation revealed a heartbreaking truth about Buddy’s attacker, which deeply saddened many people.

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The Tate County Sheriff’s Office found out that a 12-year-old was responsible for the brutal attack.

The police department obtained a confession from the child, but because of his young age, he could not be charged with a crime.

Buddy’s incredible survival and resilience serve as an inspiration, and we hope his story puts an end to such acts of cruelty toward animals.

ANIMALS

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