Her pet dog was covered in marks she thought were insects. But after taking him to the vet she could not believe what was really attached to her dog! Scary!
Hayden Howard was horrified when her English Mastiff, Jackson, came inside covered in what appeared to be bug bites. Upon closer inspection, she realized the wounds were actually gunshot injuries. Rushing Jackson to the vet, it was discovered that he had nearly 70 BB gun wounds, with bullets embedded in his body, including his eyelid, ear, and knee. The vet was able to remove 27 bullets, but 20 remained lodged in his body.
Police investigation led them to a neighbor, who was found with a BB gun, pellets, and drug paraphernalia. Assistant Chief Craig Hayes of the Seymour Police Department called it a “very bad case,” noting he’d never seen an animal shot so many times. Despite the severity of his injuries, Jackson is recovering. Hayden is hopeful for justice and believes the suspect should face a lengthy prison sentence and a permanent ban on owning animals. The case has shocked the community and highlighted the need for tougher consequences for animal cruelty.
