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Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Caitlyn spent two hours in surgery on Wednesday, and doctors say they had to take less of her tongue than originally expected.
Caitlyn spent two hours in surgery on Wednesday, and doctors say they had to take less of her tongue than originally expected.
"Functionally, I think she'll be able to lap up food and water and do really well," Dr. Henry Bianucci said a day before the surgery, according to WCIV TV.
"Functionally, I think she'll be able to lap up food and water and do really well," Dr. Henry Bianucci said a day before the surgery, according to WCIV TV.
Doctors said that once Caitlyn's wounds have healed the dog should be able to do all the things she would need to do normally.
Doctors said that once Caitlyn's wounds have healed the dog should be able to do all the things she would need to do normally.
Caitlyn, a 15-month-old pit bull mix, was found outside its former owner's home with its mouth bound shut with electrical tape.
Caitlyn, a 15-month-old pit bull mix, was found outside its former owner's home with its mouth bound shut with electrical tape.
It is believed the dog had her mouth taped shut for as much as 48 hours before she received care at Charleston Animal Society.
It is believed the dog had her mouth taped shut for as much as 48 hours before she received care at Charleston Animal Society.
The dog has lost a quarter of its tongue because of the abuse, but is responding well to treatment.
The dog has lost a quarter of its tongue because of the abuse, but is responding well to treatment.
"Functionally, I think she'll be able to lap up food and water and do really well," Dr. Henri Bianucci of the Veterinary Specialty Care in Mount Pleasant, S.C. said.
"Functionally, I think she'll be able to lap up food and water and do really well," Dr. Henri Bianucci of the Veterinary Specialty Care in Mount Pleasant, S.C. said.
William Leonard Dodson, 41, faces charges of ill treatment of an animal involving torture and a punishment of up to five years in jail.
William Leonard Dodson, 41, faces charges of ill treatment of an animal involving torture and a punishment of up to five years in jail.
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Caitlyn spent two hours in surgery on Wednesday, and doctors say they had to take less of her tongue than originally expected.
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