A dog found in Connecticut had bullet fragments lodged in her face; $6,000 reward for information

In heartbreaking news from Connecticut, a rescued dog named Gracie has been shot in the face. She is a female pitbull mix, and was found wandering around Waterbury, Connecticut, with bullet fragments lodged in her face. She had been spotted roaming the area for several days before animal rescuers managed to bring her to safety.

What they discovered after her rescue was far worse than anyone had anticipated. While Gracie is now receiving medical attention and showing signs of improvement, animal welfare organisations are determined to find the person responsible for hurting her.A rescue that uncovered something horrificGracie was first spotted wandering around Fulton Park in Waterbury, where residents had reported seeing the dog moving around the neighbourhood. She was frightened and difficult to approach, making it challenging for rescuers to bring her in.

Several attempts were made to capture her, but she managed to get away.On October 30, Waterbury Animal Control, with assistance from the CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer Network, finally managed to rescue her.