A 5-year-old German Shepherd from Port Charlotte who endured years of neglect and had to have both ears removed is now living his best life in a loving home.
Bruce was rescued by Charlotte County Animal Control in February after investigators say he had been severely neglected. He was emaciated, losing his fur, and suffering from chronic ear infections so severe that veterinarians had no choice but to surgically remove both ears. He’s now deaf for the most part.
Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report on Bruce’s new home:
PERFECT FIT: Bruce the German Shepherd finds his forever home
He was put in foster care with Lisa Leff from the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County, who stepped in to care for Bruce through months of medical treatment and recovery. His story was shared widely online, and last week, one Facebook post caught the attention of Dan Lampkin…