Earlier this week, members of the neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, ran into the street to find an absolutely startling sight: a young dog, screaming in pain, running at full speed down the burned street. The fire raged over her, and neighbors rushed to her rescue with garden hoses and buckets of pool water, trying to put out the raging flames.
The Memphis Police Department was immediately called to the scene, and the injured puppy, named Riona, was taken to Bluff City veterinary specialists in a critical condition. Staff reported that more than 60% of Riona’s body surface was burned, with 4th degree burns on her face and neck and 1st degree burns on the rest of her body.
It looks like Riona set the fire on purpose because staff at Bluff City Veterinary Services reported that her fur was soaked with the smell of diesel fuel. They also noted a belt mark around her neck, indicating someone had tried to strangle her.
“Someone burned this dog. Someone purposely set this dog on fire,” said Kylie Hunter, a Veterinary Technician at Bluff City Veterinary Specialists, “How can a dog set itself on fire? And (know) that’s when we were clearly devastated. “
Those involved in the initial rescue had not seen the dog before, although the many old and faded scars on her body suggest that she had suffered a lifetime of abuse at the hands of a dog. some nameless monster. Riona is said to be only one year old.
Guardianship of Riona was granted to Tails of Hope Dog Rescue, a Memphis-based organization dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, and abandoned dogs. She is currently hospitalized at Bluff City Veterinary Medicine, where she is receiving doses of pain medication and antibiotics.
A large part of Riona’s body is covered with bandages that must be changed twice daily. The Memphis Police Department is constantly monitoring any information that may lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this heinous crime. In fact, Tails of Hope raised enough money to offer a $2500 reward for any information leading to an arrest.
Staff at Bluff City Veterinary Specialists said that, despite the indescribable horrors she faced, Riona had the sweetest personality and showed nothing but love. love for visitors:
“Riona loves humans very much despite what humans have done to her. Dogs are so much better than us. “- Tails of Hope
Riona is expected to make a full recovery, although veterinarians estimate it could take two months or more. Meanwhile, Tails of Hope Rescue is accepting donations to pay for her medical bills. We wish Riona a speedy recovery and sincerely hope that the absolute monster who did this will be brought to justice quickly.
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