Dog Shot With Arrow Up For Adoption

It’s a tail-wagging happy ending to a terrifying story that began six months ago for a dog in Lapeer County found with an arrow through her head.

According to a report in the Detroit News, Gemma, a 2-year-old retriever mix, was found in late March with an arrow through her head.

Veterinarians worked feverishly to save her life, and for the past several months Gemma has been recovering at the Devoted Barn, a nonprofit animal rescue located on 53 acres of land in Newport, Michigan.

Gemma has healed both physically and mentally at the Devoted Barn, the organization’s’ founder Melissa Borden told the Flint Journal.

Gemma has learned to interact with other dogs and people during her recovery and is now available for adoption through the Devoted Barn.

Gemma’s former owner faces charges of animal torture and faces up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Image via The Detroit News.