Rescued beagle Sadie Mae to undergo surgery to remove tumor

A beagle that was found abandoned in Carp last fall after being shot is facing new challenges.

The Ottawa Humane Society says Sadie Mae has a tumor on her spleen and a minor heart issue. She’s also older than first believed, at about 12 years old, rather than 8.

Sadie Mae was found in November abandoned, disoriented and seriously injured. The Humane Society says she had six pellets from a pellet gun in her skull and needed reconstructive surgery. Her left eye could not be saved.

After her surgery, Sadie Mae moved into a foster home, where she has been staying until the latest news. OHS says, since her initial surgery, Sadie Mae has been a happy, loving dog who has lots of kisses for everyone.

In a statement Monday, OHS says Sadie Mae has been transferred to a specialized veterinary clinic outside of Ottawa to have her spleen removed. She will also be spayed.

• 

  Ontario Humane society veterinarian Shelley Hutchings holds Sadie Mae, a beagle that was found last week with a gunshot wound to the head.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ottawa Humane Society MANDATORY CREDIT

• 

  Sadie Mae needs to undergo extensive surgery to reconstruct her skull, which is scheduled to happen on Wednesday. She is currently receiving round-the-clock care at the Ottawa Humane Society.

• 

  Eight-year-old beagle Sadie Mae is receiving care at the Ottawa Humane Society after she was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the head. Staff hope she will recover enough to be adopted.