Humane Society of Missouri Rescues Dog Shot by Unknown Assailant

Sabrina, a one-year-old, female, Rottweiler-mix is safe with her new family, recovering from a gunshot wound in her hind leg. The Humane Society of Missouri Rescues and Investigations team came to her aid after a North St. Louis City resident reported a wounded dog. a resident discovered Sabrina in an alley; she was bleeding profusely from her wound. Because of the serious nature of the wound, the owner surrendered Sabrina to the Humane Society of Missouri, where she underwent surgery to remove the bullet on Wednesday, November 2.

Just one week after surgery, Sabrina was on her way to recovery and ready for adoption. Kathy Zambruski and her family saw Sabrina on the news and knew she would a perfect companion for their two-year-old dog, Sammy, also a Rottweiler-mix.

Dr. Russ Ehlmann, Humane Society of MO Staff Veterinarian and Animal Health Technician Assistant, Brandy Turnbough, examine Sabrina’s wounded hind-leg.

We fell in love with her right away,” said Zambruski. “We filled out the adoption application and crossed our fingers.”

The Humane Society of Missouri accepted Zambruski’s application and she, her daughter Arin and Sammy came to pick up Sabrina from the Adoption Center on Wednesday, November 9. “She seems to be getting along well with Sammy and she’s such sweet dog,” said Zambruski.

The Humane Society Rescues and Investigations Department and the St. Louis City Police Department are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Humane Society’s Animal Abuse Hotline at 314-647-4400. If you know of an animal that is being abused or neglected, you also can report it online.

(from left to right) Sabrina, Arin, Sammy and Kathy Zambruski.