Scooter is a 4-year-old Hound in Hilliard, FL, who needs $2,000 for emergency care.

Scooter is in the animal hospital fighting for his life after likely being attacked by a wild hog.

He was discovered barely walking, covered in puncture wounds, with one hideous injury to his neck. When Paw Paws Pet Rescue first saved him, they had no idea what he had been through, but Scooter would not have made it much longer if they didn't race him to the animal hospital.

"Scooter was suffering from all sorts of infections and needed emergency attention fast," Michele H., with the rescue, tells Waggle. "The vet team opened up his chest and inserted a tube to alleviate the burden of the air that was not reaching his lungs. His lungs were suffocating, and he could not breathe normally. He was struggling."

He needed two different surgeries, and during one, the medical team discovered the "item" that created his worst wound just missed his heart and went past his rib cage. The injury is roughly 5-6 inches deep and suspected to have been caused by a wild boar. Ouch!

Scooter's prognosis is good. He is on numerous medications, but he is now walking on his own, and it seems like he wants to win this battle!

"He's a sweetheart and very lucky to be alive. Our sweet houndie boy has been through many tests and endless poking but continues to nuzzle in for love and wag his tail," Michele says.

Now the rescue has to raise money to pay for all of Scooter's emergency and life-saving care. Please give to help Scooter!

"We are so very grateful. If any dog deserves a chance, Scooter does," Michele says. "The next part of his journey is about to begin, and we need your help to get him there."