Dog Shot at Least 30 Times with Pellet Gun in Longview

LONGVIEW — A dog was found severely injured in Longview on Tuesday after authorities say it was shot at least 30 times with a pellet gun. Longview Police tell KETK animal control immediately took the dog to a local vet for surgery. The dog lost one of his eyes but is expected to survive. Workers at the Humane Society of Northeast Texas have named the dog Spike Dillinger. The Humane Society is accepting donations for surgery and care of the animal and is looking for a family to foster or adopt him. Spike is expected to be in the care of the animal shelter by Thursday. The incident is under investigation, and you’re asked to contact Longview police if you have any leads.