Help Pablo Recover After an Air Rifle Shooting

Our boy, Pablo, was shot six times with an air rifle, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.

When Pablo didn’t come home on Tuesday evening, we knew something was wrong. It was unlike him. We searched tirelessly, hoping he’d find his way home. Twenty-six hours later, he finally did.

Pablo had been shot with six air rifle pellets, suffered a broken leg, and was in hypothermic shock after significant blood loss. Despite his serious injuries, he somehow found the strength to crawl home.

Pablo is currently in intensive care and has undergone major surgery. One pellet came within 1/2 cm of his aorta, while others damaged his spleen, pancreas, liver, stomach, colon and leg. Two pellets passed through him, while four remained inside. Although surgery was successful, we’ve been advised we’re not out of the woods yet.

We’ve done everything we can to get Pablo the care he needs, using our personal savings and our family’s support. Our pet insurance only covered $2,000 of his treatment, ourselves covering $14,000 in veterinary costs so far, with an estimated $6–7k shortfall for ongoing treatment

We understand times are tough for everyone, but if you’re able to help, every donation will go directly towards Pablo’s ongoing treatment and recovery. If donating isn’t possible, simply sharing his story would mean just as much.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity and support. It means more to us than words can express. Your support gives Pablo the best possible chance to recover.