Pit Bull Beaten With Brass Knuckles After Attacking Pet Rooster
Dog's owner also attacked by woman

Updated: Friday, 29 Jul 2011, 6:54 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 29 Jul 2011, 6:54 PM EDT

By BILL GALLAGHER
myFOXdetroit.com

(DETROIT) - Vera is a seven month old Pit Bull recovering from serious injuries, including a severed ear and severe scalp lacerations.

The dog got loose Wednesday afternoon and wandered into a yard on Ewers Street where a woman keeps her pet rooster, Taco.

Vera went after Taco, drawing a retalitatory attack from the rooster's owner - who was allegedly wearing a set of brass knuckles.

A neighbor called Caroline, Vera's owner, to tell her what was happening. Caroline called 911, and some boys in the neighborhood led her to Vera. She found her dog severely injured.

The rooster's owner then allegedly turned her wrath on Caroline.

The dog now needs reconstruction surgery that will cost around $5,000, but Caroline only has enough money to stabilize the animal.

The woman accused of attacking the dog and Caroline faces assault and animal cruelty charges."
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/pit-bull-beaten-with-brass-knuckles-after-attacking-pet-rooster

This link contains pictures (they're graphic), a link to Vera's new facebook page, and Vera's vet's information in case people want to donate for her medical bill. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1923818943218.2095368.1474454901