Southern Alberta family dog recovering after being shot (opens original article in a new tab)

A Southern Alberta family dog is recovering after being shot with a shotgun, with multiple pellets remaining in its body and no charges laid in the incident.

• A Southern Alberta family dog was shot with a shotgun, resulting in multiple pellets embedded in its body
• The dog, Nessie, is recovering and has regained mobility in its affected leg
• No charges have been laid in the incident, and the case is considered rare but not uncommon for veterinary professionals
• The family faced significant financial and emotional stress due to the incident