NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An East Nashville woman is recovering after she says the rescue dog she loved like family suddenly attacked her, leaving her with severe facial injuries and mounting medical bills.
Janet Heller told News 2 she and her husband adopted Dexter more than two years ago as an emotional support dog for her husband, who has seizures. They said they believed they were giving the dog a second chance after a difficult past.
Months after bringing Dexter home, Heller said they learned from his previous owner that he had lived in a home with several dogs that were used for dog fighting.
East Nashville woman seriously hurt after dogs attack
She said they also noticed scars they believed reflected that history, but hoped a stable, loving home would help him heal…