The Brief
- Zola, a dog rescued by Daytona Beach police after being shot and abandoned, is recovering with the help of Brevard County’s Karma’s Haven Animal Rescue.
- Her former owner was arrested and charged with animal cruelty, claiming he shot Zola for being aggressive.
- Despite her trauma, Zola is friendly and energetic but needs a new owner who is willing to support her recovery and training.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A dog shot in the face and left to rot in a urine-soaked blanket is on the road to recovery.
Daytona Beach police first rescued Zola back in November. Police arrested her owner, Douglas Matney, for animal cruelty.
The mission to help the abused dog is now crossing county lines in Central Florida. She was found shot and covered in burns in Volusia County, and now a Brevard County-based rescue is doing all they can to make sure she recovers from her trauma. …