Dogs found shot with arrows in Kananaskis recovering after surgery in Calgary

Two dogs found shot by hunting arrowsin Kananaskisare recovering in Calgary after surgery.

The pair of pets was handed over to a small Calgary rescue society run by Kelly Cerato, who said a Good Samaritan contacted her on Friday after coming across the wounded animals"frightened and in severe pain."

Ceratosaid the dogs were taken to theMcKnight 24 Hour Veterinary Hospitalin Calgary and X-rays revealed both had been shot with fixed-blade arrows.

"Not just any simple, little arrows large, four-point arrows," Cerato said.

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"My first reaction was complete shock, but adrenaline kicks in, andeverything's about the dogs," saidCerato.

Both dogs underwent surgery and wererecovering at the animal hospital. Kitchi, one of the dogs, had to have his front left leg amputated after an arrow penetrated into hisfront shoulder, shattering his limb.

The other dog,Cheveyo,was pierced through the middle of the chest, close to his heart. Aspecialist surgeon was brought in to assist veterinarian Shelby Kimurawith Cheveyo's operationto ensure that he would survive, said Cerato.

"Animal cruelty nowadays is such second-nature to some people that it's very, very scary," sad Cerato.

Cerato said she reported the incidents toRCMP, who told her they would launch an investigation.

CBC News has askedRCMPfor comment.

Cerato, who runs theTails of The Misunderstood Canine Rescue Society, said a director with the group will take one of the dogs home for foster care while the other will remain under veterinary care for some time.

The group is seeking donations through its Facebook pageto help cover the cost of the surgeries and veterinary care.