The Summerville Veterinary Clinic responded to allegations on social media about the ownership and care of a dog with a gunshot wound to the face.

The clinic’s statement refutes claims of wrongdoing and clarifies the situation. Although the initial post that stirred controversy was deleted by mistake, the clinic has screenshots of the relevant comments. The dispute involves someone asserting they own the injured dog, which was brought in by animal control. This person provided mixed information, claiming the dog was microchipped, but the clinic found no such chip. When asked, the individual said the chip had “ejected out. ” The person also insisted the dog lacked a spay tattoo, which was visible to the clinic.

The clinic emphasized it will not return a dog without proof of ownership, stressing they do not want extra animals due to the costs involved. They contacted the Humane Society, where the individual claimed the dog was spayed and microchipped. The Humane Society stated they did not provide paperwork for a malfunctioning microchip. The Summerville Veterinary Clinic confirmed that the dog remains safe and under their care, addressing false claims about its euthanasia.

Going forward, the clinic will stop taking in strays or owner surrenders, instead directing everything through animal control. They reaffirmed their commitment to the care of all animals and their responsibility in handling each case.