Labrador given second chance at life after vet saves him from death row
A dog discovered with severe neck injuries has been given a second chance at life after he was rescued an hour before he was scheduled to be euthanised.
Labrador Gregor’s road to recovery was shared on YouTube yesterday.
The video shows a US volunteer pet rescue worker known as Dr Matt, undertaking the gruesome task of closing the dog’s four-inch neck wound.
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Gregory's recovery
Gregory's better life
“He was at the pound, they were going to euthanise him today... he has some really bad wounds on his neck,” Dr Matt said.
“I would guess bite wounds from another dog.
“Not the most beautiful thing in the world but he didn’t give me a whole lot to work with.”
The vet can be seen working on the wound while explaining he planned to desex him and treat him for fleas.
“He’s doing well, he’s eating good, gaining weight and becoming a lot less scared of us,” Dr Matt said.
The video wraps up when we see Gregor fully healed, playing in a park with his new best friend.
Dr Matt then explains Gregor was off to a rescue organisation where he will stay until he is adopted.
“I don’t think it’s going to take him very long because he’s a pretty awesome dog."