Rebecca - Lynn Connell

On the night my dog was stabbed, I was at home asleep. My phone rang five times before I finally woke up. When I answered, I was told Bhalu had been stabbed seven times, that he was bleeding everywhere, and that I needed to hurry. My poor baby boy. My heart fully sunk and skipped a beat. I could not believe what I was just told. My precious baby being attacked and stabbed seven times, in his own home. Nothing will ever prepare you for a call like that. Why on earth would anyone ever hurt my baby. I rushed out the door and went straight to my Ex Boyfriends house. When I saw him, there was blood everywhere. My dog had to have several items wrapped around his head to hold pressure on the wounds as the bleeding was not stopping. By the time we reached the emergency vet - my car, my self, the entire emergency room at the vet office and most importantly my poor baby had blood everywhere. He was very close to loosing his life. This was he scariest time of my life. I will not stop fighting for justice for my puppy. He had multiple stab and slash wounds to his face and neck, including injuries dangerously close to his jugular. On the inside of his mouth he has a massive laceration on the top part of hip upper lip. He also suffered a tooth fracture that he already previously had and was awaiting dental work on. The incident made it a lot worse on his canine tooth. He was fighting for his life. I was the one who transported him to the emergency veterinary hospital. I signed the financial paperwork. I authorized life-saving surgery. The vet was unable to put a mussel on him before sedation as he was stabbed all over, so I was called to the back to have him focus on me, instead of the injection of sedation. Him kissing me full of blood and having his blood all over my face as he's thanking me and telling me he loves me before surgery, is an image I will never be able to get out of my head. The emergency surgery and immediate care cost over $1,750. I had to purchase certain items for his recovery journey. In that moment there was no time to think — only to save him. I took out a loan through Easy Financial. This was not only to cover the surgery but also additional funds to prepare for suture removal, follow-up exams, possible sedation, medications, and any complications during recovery. I am now personally responsible for repaying that loan every month. What makes this even harder is that I was not present when the attack happened. My ex had allowed * Maerick Waddell * into the home that night. I later learned my dog had been stabbed seven times, and bit Maerick in the leg once - after the first stab is what I was told. So because he defends himself - dog vrs human, he is than stabbed six more times, hopeless as a man that has a history of stabbing humans - just stabbed him - a full of love and life doggy. The matter has been reported to police and remains under investigation. If anyone has information on this case, please come forward as I want justice for my bb After surgery, I made an incredibly difficult decision. I could have brought Bhalu back to my home, but I have two dogs — one of whom is dominant. Bhalu and my other dog have not been properly introduced and are both territorial of me. After surviving such severe trauma, I did not want to risk additional stress or a possible altercation during his fragile recovery between the dogs, so I had to come to terms he had to go home to recover. My ex has been a consistent presence in Bhalu’s life, and I returned Bhalu there under a clear agreement that I would see him daily, receive updates and photos, and transport him to and from all follow-up veterinary appointments, and that we would work together for justice for Bhalu. Since then, that agreement has not been honored. Yes, i will state my ex is amazing when it comes to our dog, he has always maintained a safe and loving home for our dog - up until that night. I will say from what I am hearing he is doing everything he can to protect our dog and not letting anyone in his home again, and is obviously very thankful that he is alive and recovering. Good for my ex .I can not even get a thank you for saving our dogs life - let alone a photo of recovery. I understand that Bhalu and my ex are best friends, and that the bond is very strong between the two. What about my inseparable bond between me and my dog? How come the law does not care about anything to do with me - when all I have ever done is protect and love him. According to animal control and the police, bhalu is doing well and recovering, awaiting another vet appointment for suture removal. How would I truly ever get to know, my Bhalu is being withheld from his own Momma - who has been there through everything to always be there for him. Now he is being kept away and leaving me in the dark with the unknowing. I have not received regular updates or photos of his healing. I have not been permitted to take him to follow-up veterinary visits. I have now missed three post-operative appointments, including suture removal, because I have not been allowed access. - I am sadly left in the unknowing stages - other than the local authorities advising me that he is on the path to recovery. This has been devastating. I stepped up immediately when I got that call. I rushed there. I transported him. I signed the papers. I took on the financial loss to save his life. Now I am not only repaying a loan for emergency care — I am also pursuing civil action related to the events of that night and actively searching for a reputable civil litigation lawyer. If there is any lawyer willing to take this case pro bono or with flexible arrangements, I am urgently seeking help. Funds raised will go toward: • Repayment of the emergency medical loan • Follow-up veterinary care and medications - if i can get him back in my care • Legal fees • Securing Bhalu’s continued wellbeing This has been emotionally and financially overwhelming. I am doing everything in my power to protect my dog and ensure he receives proper care and justice. If you are able to donate, even a small amount helps more than you know. If you cannot donate, sharing this or connecting me with a reputable civil lawyer would mean just as much. Bhalu survived something horrific. I am not giving up on him. Thank you for standing with us during this nightmare.