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"She's extremely lucky. With the multiple stab wounds to her head, abdomen and body, it's amazing she doesn't have internal injuries." That's Dr. Matthew Wheaton, the doctor who saved the puppy's life at Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo talking to the OC Register.
It was Tuesday when a couple got into a fight that led to the boyfriend choking her and taking his sword to the Azure, an 8-month-year old Staffordshire terrier, seven times leaving multiple stab wounds body, including the head and abdomen. The man was later arrested and thanks to Dr. Wheaton and the pet center, $5,000 was donated to cover the costs of surgery and care.
