DETROIT – The dog that had his ears, nose and tail cut off had successful reconstructive surgery Wednesday and is recovering, the Michigan Humane Society said.
Baron underwent 2 1/2 hours of surgery to cover and protect his nasal passage and shorten and suture his tail.
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The veterinary team said he "came through with flying colors" and is resting while he recovers.
The reward for information on the mutilated dog found abandoned in Detroit has increased to $40,000.
Baron was found by the Michigan Humane Society on Jan. 17, after a concerned resident saw him in the area suffering with severe injuries.
The rottweiler was taken back to the Michigan Humane Society's Mackey Center for Animal Care in Detroit.
"It appears that someone purposely maimed this poor dog, which has caused it a great deal of suffering," Mark Ramos, one of MHS’ lead cruelty investigators, said. "This kind of cruelty is unacceptable. We need to be a voice for these animals, and as a community, we need to speak through our strong actions to make sure this doesn’t happen again. If you know anything about this case, call the MHS hotline now at (313) 872-3401 and help us find the person responsible. This animal deserves justice."
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