- Bjarni was found abandoned on the streets of Houston after left there by his family
- Animal control found a charity to look after the dog until he was adopted
- The charity have raised $5,000 dollars to help pay for reconstructive surgery
A little dog with half a nose who was found wondering the streets in North Houston, Texas, after being abandoned by his family, is to receive surgery to help fix his face.
Bjarni was found by an animal control office but his previous owners didn’t want him any longer so he was brought to a local shelter. Even when the owners were told that their pet may have to be euthanized, they were unfazed by the prospect.
Shelter staff reached out to Anne Graber, the founder of a Texas-based animal rescue group called St. Francis’ Angels, and asked she could help.
Left to fend for himself: Bjarni was found abandoned on the streets of Houston after left there by his family
Ms. Graber offered to assist immediately and promised that the little fella would be loved and his face, repaired. The dog will remain with the charity until he has fully recovered and been adopted by a new family.
She told DailyMail.com that the dog had not had the most positive life up to now.
‘We are led to believe by his behavior that most of his “people experiences” have not been favorable and that he does needs more confidence.
‘He appears to have been involved in numerous dog attacks judging by the bite scars to his body which is difficult to fathom due to his wonderful nature.
Difficulties: Animal control found a charity to look after the dog until he was adopted
‘He was won over even the most bossy and aggressive of dogs at our location. He does not like to spend too much time outside and covets a soft bed and toys.’
Because of his deformity, the pooch has difficulty eating and breathing, yet the animal is full of life and loves playing with other dogs as well as being around people.
Next week, he will undergo surgery, to fix his nose and reconstruct the front of his face, at a cost of several thousand dollars. Well-wishers donated $5100.00 for his medical bills over the course of last week.
Once complete, Bjarni will be able to eat and breathe much easier. He will also fit in better and become ultimately ‘more adoptable’.
New life: The charity have raised $5,000 dollars to help pay for reconstructive surgery
It is hoped that after around two months of healing, Bjarni will be ready for a permanent home.
Ms. Graber would like to see him adopted by a family with other dogs to help make him more sociable.
She is thankful that staff at the shelter reached out to her rescue group, else things may have taken a different turn.
“I truly believe with every fiber of my being, animals all have a set course to teach us both humanity and compassion,” she says. “It just gives us something to reach for’ she told Huffington Post.
