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Bulldog puppy in Alabama wounded in drive-by shooting to have leg amputated, donations pour in

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A bulldog puppy caught in a drive-by shooting in Alabama will have his leg amputated despite funds being raised to pay for extensive surgery, WTVM reported.

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Bruce is currently under the care of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society after suffering a gunshot wound to his right rear leg, according to Allison Black Cornelius, the society's CEO.

"He was just an innocent bystander," Cornelius told AL.com.

BULLDOG PUPPY INJURED IN DRIVE-BY SHOOTING!

BULLDOG PUPPY INJURED IN DRIVE-BY SHOOTING! Bruce needs YOUR help! Bruce was an innocent bystander caught in a crossfire of gun violence that sadly has become all too common in our community. Bruce and GBHS are asking for your help to fund the special surgery needed to save his leg. We have consulted with our trusted local veterinary specialists and Bruce will require a pin or possibly a plate to save his leg; which will cost an estimated $3,000-$4,500. Bruce will be transferred for surgery tomorrow and with your help will find his forever home after his recovery. Donate below via the "DONATE" button or click here to help Bruce: http://ow.ly/H7IL30oviJ4! Be on the lookout for an update on Bruce later today! *Donations contributed on our website are not added to the amount raised via Facebook.

Posted by Greater Birmingham Humane Society on Monday, April 22, 2019

Although veterinarians initially determined the puppy needed a pin or plate to save his leg -- which would cost between $2,800 and $4,000 -- GBHS said in an update on its Facebook page that the injury was more complicated than expected.

“The bullet that struck Bruce went directly through the bone causing it to shatter and severely damaging the joint,” the organization said in the Wednesday afternoon post. “After exploratory surgery Veterianian Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Paul Vaughn decided the best treatment for Bruce was to amputate the rear right leg. Although this outcome is not what we expected for Bruce, we are confident that he will adjust to his new life on three legs and find happiness in his forever home!”

BULLDOG PUPPY INJURED IN DRIVE-BY SHOOTING: UPDATE

BULLDOG PUPPY INJURED IN DRIVE-BY SHOOTING: UPDATE! Bruce's injury proved to be more complicated than first expected. The bullet that struck Bruce went directly through the bone causing it to shatter and severely damaging the joint. After exploratory surgery Veterianian Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Paul Vaughn decided the best treatment for Bruce was to amputate the rear right leg. Although this outcome is not what we expected for Bruce, we are confident that he will adjust to his new life on three legs and find happiness in his forever home! We have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and gifts sent to aid Bruce in his recovery. The hard truth is that Bruce is only one example of how violence in our community affects the lives of the pets who are innocently caught in the crossfire. The funds raised thus far will go towards Bruce's surgery and recovery. Funds received that exceed the cost of Bruce's treatment will be used to help other critically injured animals. Your gifts today will help us save thousands of lives this year! Click here to donate: https://gbhs.org/donate Keep an eye out for more updates on Bruce soon!

Posted by Greater Birmingham Humane Society on Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Donations can be sent to GBHS on the organization's website. Those wanting to help the puppy can request that their donations go to Bruce's Recovery in the dropdown menu on the donate pageAccording to the group, donations that exceed the cost of Bruce's recovery will go toward helping other injured animals.

"We have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and gifts sent to aid Bruce in his recovery," the organization said. "The hard truth is that Bruce is only one example of how violence in our community affects the lives of the pets who are innocently caught in the crossfire."