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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While driving near a river by her home in Lithuania, Audra Petra\u0161kien\u0117 spotted a soaked, trembling dog by the roadside. She stopped to help \u2014 and discovered a horrifying sight: a heavy metal object tied around the dog\u2019s neck, likely intended to drown it.<\/p>\n
The dog had somehow escaped the river and made it to land. Audra was heartbroken but quickly acted. She took the dog home, removed the 13-pound weight, dried him off, and got him veterinary care. Luckily, he had no serious injuries.<\/p>\n
Audra reported the incident to police. Her daughter Andra called the dog \u201ca real fighter\u201d and praised her mother\u2019s love for animals.<\/p>\n
The dog\u2019s owner was eventually identified, but the motive behind the cruel act remains unclear. Some believe it was a revenge attack by a neighbor. Until things are settled, the dog is safe in a shelter \u2014 thanks to Audra\u2019s quick and compassionate response.<\/p>\n
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While driving near a river by her home in Lithuania, Audra Petra\u0161kien\u0117 spotted a soaked, trembling dog by the roadside. She stopped to help \u2014 and discovered a horrifying sight: a heavy metal object tied around the dog\u2019s neck, likely intended to drown it. The dog had somehow escaped the river and made it to…<\/p>\n