In Sao Paulo, Brazil, the owner of the dog named Thor found it pierced with several quills. The golden brown dog’s muzzle, forehead, nose, ears, and legs were covered in a thick layer of yellow quills, as shown in the photos.
When Adriano Bertoline, an unemployed man, was unable to pay a vet bill, he started an internet plea for help.
Dr. Jose Roberto Apolari, a councilman from the area, stepped in to help, driving Thor to the hospital and helping with the costs.
Three-year-old Thor is rumored to have engaged in a second battle with a porcupine in a year, suffering horrible injuries.
He wrote on Twitter, “Good morning, everybody.” The condition of my dog when I got up this morning was shocking. Can he get care from a hospital or a vet? I fear I won’t be able to pay.
The dog owner’s request was recognized by a council member, Dr. Jose Roberto Apolari, who made the decision to help.
Adriano wrote on Facebook, “Dr. Apolari was a blessing in my dog’s life because I couldn’t afford a private vet.” I currently don’t have a job, and I’m a mother of four.
Adriano claims that the councilor brought Thor home after bringing the dog to the vet’s office and helping with the costs.
This is the canine’s second run-in with a porcupine in the past 12 months, according to Thor’s owner.
After the dog’s attack, it was not immediately clear how the porcupine was doing.