A 9-year-old Shetland Sheepdog is fighting for her life after being attacked by a black bear while protecting her owner.Tierney Tredo, 19, of Penhook, said there is no doubt in her mind if it hadn't been for "Sophie," the bear would have killed her.
The 300-plus pound bear attacked the dog while Tredo and her two dogs were walking in the woods of Smith Mountain on Tuesday, April 28.
Sophie was taken to a Gretna veterinarian immediately following the attack. She was treated for a large wound on her left side, opened apparently by one swipe of the bear's slashing paw.
The dog returned home the next day after her wound was stitched. But the family returned Sophie to the vet the following day. It was at that time when another slash wound, along with puncture wounds from a bite, was found on the dog's right side.
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