Just one week ago, in Memphis, Tennessee, fast acting Good Samaritans saved the life of a dog intentionally set on fire in the Nutbush community near Chelsea and Graham. It was the worst sight neighbors had ever seen, but no one hesitated to help.
According to Fox13 News, a surveillance video showed neighbors racing to the dog’s rescue – one person with a garden hose and another woɱaп carrying a bucket of water from her pool.
Tails of Hope Rescue stepped up to help; they named the friendly dog Riona, and she is currently being fostered by Bluff City Veterinary Specialists who believed she had intentionally been set on fire. She suffered fourth-degree burns to her face and left side, and first-degree burns to the other parts of her body.
When she arrived at the vet hospital, she smelled from fuel which had been dumped all over her and then ignited. Her burns cover 60% of her body, and twice a day she is rebandaged and treated.
There is no excuse for animal abuse” 7 words. 7 very important words. Riona was beyond abused: she was tortured. She has the scars around her neck from a tie out.She had older scars on her body from previous injuries. She was doused with diesel fuel and set on fire. 60% of her body had 4th degree burns. Most on her left side. She has already lost most of her left ear.
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And through all of this, Riona still loves everyone and has a happy tail wag for sweet words and the kind touches of huɱaп hands. She still loves people Bluff City Vet Specialists Assistant ɱaпager Kylie Hunter told supporters.
Memphis Animal Services and Memphis Police responded to the scene and are investigating. Tails of Hope Rescue continues to raise funds for her recovery, and a reward for information leading to an arrest in Riona’s case. That reward is now up to $5,500.