Badly Wounded, Pepper Sprayed Dog Recovering at the Ottawa Humane Society

Dec. 13, 2022 — Last week, Dottie, a badly injured two-year-old Labrador retriever, was found on March Road and brought to the Ottawa Humane Society. Minutes after she arrived, blood started pouring from her mouth.

The OHS veterinary team quickly sedated Dottie and discovered the extent of her wounds. She had suffered multiple bites on her face and legs, and an acrid smell hung around her, suggesting she had been pepper sprayed. She was bathed to clear away the chemical and dried blood.

After her bath, OHS veterinarians cleaned and bandaged Dottie’s wounds and administered pain medication to keep her comfortable.

When Dottie arrived, she had been wearing a collar and a sweater. The bite wounds may have been from a fight with another dog, but the OHS does not know the exact cause of her injuries. The OHS has reported the incident to Ottawa Police Services for further investigation and urges anyone who knows what may have happened to Dottie to contact the police.

“There are many unknowns about what happened to Dottie,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “But regardless of how she got here, she is safe and we will continue to provide her with the care she needs.”

Dottie is currently recovering under close monitoring in the OHS’s critical care unit. Anyone who would like to make a donation to help Dottie and animals like her can donate on the OHS’s website.

Photos of Dottie are available for media use.

Media Contact
Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Manager: Communications
stephens@ottawahumane.ca
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