Brutally Beaten Puppy “Seven” Slowly Recovers After Shocking Abuse
A 10-week-old puppy is fighting for his life after being discovered abandoned in an alley, suffering from horrific injuries that authorities say were intentionally inflicted.
According to a Boulder City Police Department (BCPD) press release, the puppy — part Rottweiler and now named “Seven” by Animal Control staff — was found with a dislocated jaw, severe facial trauma, missing teeth, and irreparable damage to one of his eyes.
A Good Samaritan’s Rescue
The tiny puppy’s life was spared when a passerby spotted him lying injured and immediately contacted Boulder City Animal Control. Officers rushed the pup to Boulder City Animal Hospital, where veterinarians determined his wounds were almost certainly caused by human abuse.
Seven has since undergone two emergency surgeries, including the removal of his damaged eye. Instead of chasing toys and enjoying a carefree puppyhood, he has been enduring pain management, rehabilitation, and repeated medical procedures.
“No animal should ever have to suffer the kind of violent trauma that this puppy has already survived in his short life,” the hospital staff said.
Police Call the Abuse “Shocking”
The cruelty inflicted on Seven has left even seasoned investigators shaken.
“The level of abuse this puppy received at the hands of a human is shocking to the conscious,” said BCPD Detective Sergeant Tiffany Driscoll in a statement to FOX 5. “We hope someone will come forward with any information regarding the puppy’s caretakers, origins, or anything which could lead to an arrest and prosecution in this case.”
BCPD confirmed that the individual responsible could face felony animal cruelty charges once identified.
A Fighter Named Seven
Despite the brutality he endured, Seven is showing remarkable resilience. Boulder City officials shared on their Facebook page that the puppy is “getting stronger” every day. While he still faces more surgeries in the future, his progress is a testament to his will to survive.
For now, Seven is surrounded by veterinary teams and rescuers determined to give him a chance at the safe, loving life he deserves.
But his story is also a call to action. Authorities are urging anyone with information about his abuser to come forward. And animal advocates are demanding that once caught, the perpetrator be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Seven may have lost an eye and suffered unimaginable pain, but he has not lost his spirit — and he will never again be treated as disposable.