After locating a dog with eight gunshot wounds and other traumatic injuries in the Town of Maple Grove, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in generating investigative leads.
On July 15, the sheriff’s office received a report of a dog that had been found with apparent gunshot wounds near Cedar Drive and Maple Road, the office said in a July 16 news release. The dog was given emergency treatment by Specialized Veterinary Care of Shawano and is currently under the care of the Shawano County Humane Society.
The humane society has named the dog Sunny, though very little information is known about his history or where he came from, the release said. Sunny is a brown mixed-breed dog weighing approximately 35 pounds and is believed to be around 8 years old.
Veterinary staff confirmed Sunny suffered eight gunshot wounds, a broken leg and other traumatic injuries. Based on the condition of the injuries, it is believed they occurred two to four days before he was found, the release said.
Sunny remains under veterinary supervision and is awaiting medical clearance before undergoing more procedures, the release said.
The sheriff’s office said it currently has no known witnesses or suspects. Sunny had a microchip registered to an out-of-state person and investigators are working to identify any previous owners or any shelters who may have cared for him.
The sheriff’s office is asking members of the public to share any information they have related to Sunny and his injuries. The release noted that “every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, could prove valuable.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency dispatch center at 715-526-3111 or email Deputy Josh Heider at josh.heider@shawanocountywi.gov.
The sheriff’s office also asked for the public’s patience as the investigation continues, stating “cases such as this are especially challenging when there are no witnesses and limited investigative leads.”
For anyone interested in supporting Sunny’s care and recovery, the Shawano County Humane Society is accepting donations for the cost of his ongoing treatment, the release said.
Vivian Barrett is the public safety reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. You can reach her at vmbarrett@usatodayco.com or (920) 431-8314.
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