They’re the heartbreaking stories of people failing the pets they once promised to love, and the volunteers and vets at Woodhaven Animal Hospital have seen it all when it comes to abuse.
Dr. Lucretia Grear has extensive experience when it comes to saving animals from abuse. More than two decades of it. She said, the problem is only getting worse.
“Generally a month doesn’t go by, even a couple weeks doesn’t go by and we’re dealing with some form of abuse or neglect,” Grear said.
WXYZ One of her most recent rescues was a tiny chihuahua named Minnie, who had to have one of her eyes removed after suffering severe abuse.
Her new owner, Lori, is looking forward to giving her a new home.
“I feel bad that there’s people out there that will do this to animals and be able to sleep at night,” Lori said. “Instead of getting a puppy, go get one that has some kind of disability and help them. Give them another chance.”
WXYZ But Minnie is just one of many animals in the metro Detroit area that Grear is stitching back up.