(PawNation) Zeus, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, is recovering from surgery after being shot in the face while protecting his family, WDSU-TV reports. According to his owner, Henry McCaskill, Zeus began barking at the back door of their home. McCaskill let Zeus out and the dog ran to the back of the house, apparently to thwart an attempted home invasion. Before McCaskill could see what was going on, he heard a gunshot.

The would-be intruder shot Zeus in the face, and while the dog miraculously survived, the bullet broke his jaw and several teeth, excited through his neck and lodged in his shoulder. A veterinarian removed the bullet Wednesday.
McCaskill told WVUE-TV that he is extremely grateful Zeus survived, but the medical expenses have become a burden for the family.
Thankfully, the Humane Society of Louisiana decided to help the McCaskills by setting up the “Zeus Medical Fund.” All donations will go to family to help with the costs of Zeus’ surgery and his care during recovery. The non-profit expects those fees will run up to $3,500, roughly how much the McCaskills need.

If you wish to donate, mail checks to the Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174. Make sure you write “Zeus Medical Fund” in the check memo space.
You can also donate online at www.humanela.org or over the phone at 1-888-6-Humane.