Abused Dog Named Gus Expected To Make Full Recovery

HOUSTON, TX -- A stray dog that was found severely tortured in a Sunnyside neighborhood on Wednesday, Aug. 29 is expected to make a full recovery, according to his caregivers. The gruesome images of the stray dog rescuers named Gus made the rounds on social media last week.

Rescuers found Gus at a southeast Houston apartment complex. His head and face were severely swollen from the shoestring found tied around his neck that had cut into his flesh and the more than 25 pellet wounds found in his face.

Gus was taken to the Vergi Animal Hospital in Spring Branch and referred to the Texas A&M Small Animal Clinic to see a soft tissue specialist, according to his rescuers.

The injured dog has undergone three surgeries so far and is expected to make a full recovery, but it’s going to be a long road. Rescuers have estimated that Gus’ care will total more than $20,000.

While he heals, investigators with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Office have opened an animal cruelty investigation to determine who is responsible for Gus’ torture.

Residents at the apartment complex where Gus was found told rescuers the dog had suffered from his wounds and a swollen head for more than a year.

Donations can be made on the Houston K-911 website here or you can call Vergi animal hospital and make donations for Gus. The number is 713-932-9589.

You can follow Gus’ journey on his personal Facebook Page, or on Houston K-911 Facebook page here.

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Image: Courtesy Houston k-911

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