A golden retriever had its front legs chopped off with an axe after being accused of attacking a neighbor’s chickens in Türkiye.
Pamuk, as rescuers named the rescued dog, was left “writhing in pain” after her front legs were severed and she later suffered an infection at a veterinary clinic.
Turkish animal rights group HAYTAP said the former neighbor had cut off the animal’s legs before its owner amputated the legs, wrapped them in duct tape, and eventually took Pamuk to the vet.
Rescuers said the dog had to go through a “very painful and lengthy treatment process,” while the veterinarian said it might be impossible to fit him with prosthetic legs.
A heartbreaking video shows a puppy in Türkiye with its front legs amputated.
Amputated: This golden retriever had his amputated front limbs wrapped in tape after his owner cut off his legs following an attack by an aggressive neighbor.
The animal rights group said three-year-old Pamuk had attempted to live in his condition for three days before having his legs amputated.
“Pamuk, whose treatment costs are covered by HAYTAP, is currently undergoing treatment for a severe infection at a private clinic we have taken her to,” the group said.
‘ᴜпfortᴜпаteɩу, the pedigree dog we named Pamuk, is facing a very painful and lengthy treatment process…
You can rest assured that at HAYTAP we will do our best. We will cover all your expenses. We will keep you updated soon.
The protest group also called on Türkiye to toughen its laws against animal abuse, accusing politicians of “stubbornly turning a blind eye to brutality.”
Treatment: The dog is being treated at a veterinary clinic where a Turkish animal rights group said it had a long and painful medical process.
The animal rights group said three-year-old Pamuk had attempted to live in his condition for three days before having his legs amputated.
According to the news site Milliyet, the dog was taken to a private veterinary clinic where it underwent emergency treatment.
Meanwhile, police have opened an investigation after the animal’s legs were apparently severed with an axe.
Veterinarian Mustafa Kanat said: “It appears the dog’s legs were amputated with a sacrificial instrument. The remaining bones are not in good condition, and he may not be able to use prosthetics.”
I think the dog could get around in a wheeled walker and use his hind legs. But I’m so sorry, I have no words.
In the clinic footage, he is seen yelling at the vet after being touched near one of his amputated legs.
The Turkish gendarmerie investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have yet been made.