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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.

gregor was discoverd with severe neck injuries said to have happened during his time in the pound form other dogs. Photo: Supplied
gregor was discoverd with severe neck injuries said to have happened during his time in the pound form other dogs. Photo: Supplied

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.

Gregor the dog underwent immediate surgery to fix the severe gashes to his neck. Photo: Supplied
Gregor the dog underwent immediate surgery to fix the severe gashes to his neck. Photo: Supplied

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“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.

Labrador Gregor’s road to recovery was shared on YouTube yesterday.
Labrador Gregor’s road to recovery was shared on YouTube yesterday.

“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.

Gregor was scared when he first met the volunteer pet rescue worker. Photo: Supplied
Gregor was scared when he first met the volunteer pet rescue worker. Photo: Supplied

“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.

Gregor is now fully healed and can be seen playing happily in a park with his new best friend, Dr Matt. Photo: Supplied
Gregor is now fully healed and can be seen playing happily in a park with his new best friend, Dr Matt. Photo: Supplied

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."