Elsa has a home: Dog chewed off hind leg after becoming tangled in curtain cords

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) says Elsa, a five-month-old Terrier puppy, has a new home. She was adopted by a Wauksha familyi Friday morning, January 2nd. Officials say the new family waited hours in the cold to be the first to adopt Elsa. They have a Dachshund at home.

Elsa was brought to the WHS on Monday, December 22nd. Her previous owner had left Elsa home alone, loose in the house. When the owner arrived home, Elsa was tangled in curtain cords, bleeding. She had chewed off her hind leg in an attempt to free herself.

The veterinary staff immediately gave her pain medication and antibiotics to ward off infection.  Because of the significant damage, further amputation was needed and WHS veterinarians performed the surgery the very next day.

Elsa is expected to make a full recovery and barring any medical complications.

Elsa