A beautiful dog who was shot in the face, doused in bleach and left to die has found his forever home with the very same police officer who was first on the scene.
Winx, as he’s now known, was reported to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in May, after he had wandered into the local post office badly injured and bleeding profusely.
Officer Timothy Elliot responded to the call, arriving to find the pit bull lying whimpering in a pool of blood. In spite of his horrific injuries – including a gunshot wound to the eye, bleach burns, and a broken jaw and teeth – the dog responded to the kind-hearted police officer.
“When I actually came in there, he wagged his tail, got up and came to me, and then just kind of collapsed by my legs,” said Elliot.
Winx was picked up by Indianapolis Animal Care and Control and received emergency veterinary treatment. Unable to stop thinking about the dog, Elliot and his wife visited the next day, deciding then and there to foster Winx during his recovery.
The dog needed surgery to remove his eye, and later, further surgery to remove the bullet, which had travelled to his throat and become stuck. He also required an operation on his jaw and was unable to eat solid food for an extended period. A GoFundMe campaign managed to cover the cost of his many surgeries and ongoing care.
Tim Elliot and his wife Tiffany quickly fell for Winx, and the feeling was mutual.
“We knew we were going to adopt him as soon as we brought him home,” said Elliot. “Because he made this his house. He pretty much made the decision before we did.”
Image Credit: Indianapolis Animal Care Services
Winx is lucky to be alive, and even more lucky to have found a loving home. He now has four furry siblings – two dogs and two cats, all rescued by the Elliots.
“He was so strong; any other breed of dog maybe would’ve died, which is one of the reasons why I wanted to bring him home,” said Elliot. “He was bound and determined not to give up.”
Police are still searching for the person who inflicted such cruelty on this innocent dog. Elliot says they have leads, but as yet don’t have enough evidence to move forward and press charges.
Hope someone does the same to the sorry pos!
Another despicable example of man’s inhumanity to animals. Hope karma exists. The courts need to get much tougher on people who commit these terrible acts. Officer Elliot says they have leads but not enough evidence to press charges – I’m sure if it was a person this had happened to they would be doing everything in their power to find the perpetrator.
I’m glad that Winx was rescued and will live the rest of his natural life with people who will love him. Evil will always try to prevail but they are outnumbered from people that care and will not stand by and do nothing.
I hope this person or persons get the book thrown at them. We need laws changed to protect them too. It is a proven fact that serial murderers abused and tortured animals before moving on to humans
I would like to know if there was any investigation to try to find the person(s) who did this. I suspect that poor Winx came from a dog fighting ring and was an undesirable competitor. I would like to know if a search was conducted to find out who did this to him and perhaps try to save other dogs at the hands of the perps who did this.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! For your compassion!!! Find the monster that did this sadistic cruelty to this innocent doggie and put him in jail and throw the key!!
Thank you Indianapolis Animal Control and Officer Timothy Elliot for rescuing Winx. He looks like a loveable dog even after he went through so much. I hope through your leads more evidence comes through so you can prosecute this person. A neighbor somewhere may have seen this happen. Good luck to your family and enjoy Winx.
HOW WONDERFUL…CRIED AS I READ ABOUT THE HORRORS THIS DOG ENDURED BY SOME SICKO WHO NEEDS TO GET THE SAME TREATMENT!
ces personnes sont vraiment formidables, j’espère que le connard qui a fait cette horrible chose est mort. Un grand merci et longue vie heureuse à cette superbe bête
Thanks so much for saving Winx & may you all share in a wonderful future filled with happiness and love.
THANK GOD FOR GOOD PEOPLE. WE NEED MORE GOOD PEOPLE IN OUR WORLD.
Thank you for helping this poor dog! You are awesome!!!
So glad he was a foster fail . Beauitful dog thanks for rescuing him.
BEST WISHES TO WINX AND THE REST OF HIS LOVING AND CARING FAMILY!!
I only hope that the monster who did this is found and severely punished. THIS INSANITY MUST BE STOPPED NOW!!
Thank you to everyone who helped save this baby boy!!
It is always good to hear of cops saving dogs instead of killing them. There are many kind officers but still too many just reach for their guns. If we had more like him the world would be a bit better. Thank you both for taking in a dog who so desperately needed a good home and love.
Such a WONDERFUL officer and wife ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Shocking case of animal cruelty. Thank god this officer helped this adorable dog!
I so much enjoyed the story about the Ifficer and his wife who saved and rescued the pit bull. Amazing people and amazing dog!
Thank you Officer Timothy Elliot and wife Triffany for saving and adopting Winx. Bless your hearts. I am so happy that Winx is going to be all right and found a lovely new home. That person is cruel who did this to Winx and needs to be caught.
En lui souhaitant beaucoup de bonheur maintenant
I am so sick and tired of these animal abusers. What is it with them that they have to inflict so much pain on poor innocent animals? A disgrace to the human race.
The Lord had you in the right place at the right time. Thank you for your kind act. May you be rewarded for this.
Thank you for loving Winx. God Bless all of you x
What such a kind hearted family there, Winx is very lucky and the Elliot’s are too, I believe they where meant to find one another . Hope you find the scum that hurt Winx . Glad to hear winx is recovering well and being loved.
Thank you for saving him
Please do everything possible to find the people who did this, then put them in prison for a long time. The inmates will know what to do.
God bless you for being there in Winx’ time of extreme need. He is a lucky boy indeed. May you all have many years of love to share.
Thank you Elliot and your wife! You are both heros
Огромное всем спасибо,кто помог этой собачке выжить!!!
A huge thank you to the Elliots for saving Winx, giving him a loving, forever home!!
Just as there are cruel evil sadistic sociopaths that have some sick perverted enjoyment in brutalizing and maiming this innocent dog. Thank God you have the beautiful loving compassionate people that that have the empathy and love to give to a beautiful abused dog like this. You are truly that guardian angels on earth that save and change these beautiful innocent victims.
Thank you so much. Bless you Winx and Tiffany and Tom too x
THANKS SO SO MUCH TO THE ELLIOTS FOR THEIR LOVE FFOR ANIMALS AND THAT THEY GAVE THIS BEAUTIFUL DOG THE LOVE AND CARE HE SO DESERVED. THANKS FOR GIVING THIS BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING DOG A FOREVER HOME. I HOPE THEY FIND THE PERSON WHO COMMITTED SUCH A MONSTEROUS AND EVIL CRIME AGAINST THIS POOR DOG. HE IS SMILING AND HAPPY NOW.
The EVIL on Earth the EVIL FREAK
Well done, Tim and Tiffany. You have given your love and home to this poor dog. I know he will thrive in a loving environment which you have provided.
What kind souls. God bless you!
Whoever did this to Winx needs to be stopped – it shows a seriously twisted character and no moral. Not many dogs are ‘lucky’ to survive such a hell, so much pain and still trust the very species that betrayed them so profoundly. I am glad Winx will now learn that not all humans are evil.
What lovely people. I hope all of their dreams come true. t
What a Blessing for them and the puppy dog, Awesome.
I hope you find the person or persons who did this to him. I am very proud to see someone who loves animals as much as I do. Thank you for caring so much.
Might the UNIVERSAL FORCE AND BLESSINGS be with you Mr Officer. Although, I have an strong feeling that person like you are blessed already.
The person who did this should be checked in for 72 hours so that they can check him to make sure he doesn’t do this to humans, which is what happens most of the time!!
This is such a happy ending to a horrible beginning. Hope the sick person is caught and prosecuted
What a amazing story!! Maythe Elliot’s foreverbe blessed!! We need more people like you in our world to make it more beautiful
What a story…. Tim Elliot and family, blessings may REST UPON YOU.
Thanks for showing so much compassion and heart. Wish yaou all a happy heart and good luck!
Thank GOD for this police officer & his wife doing such a wonderful thing for Winx by rescuing & adopting him !
Blessings to them & Winx
I hope they had him neutered.
Bless you for adopting and loving this beautiful dog and others. I hope you find the person who abused Winx and get him off the street where he’s a danger to all vulnerable beings. Thank you.
So glad they saved him!!
Catch the depraved creep/s.
Thanks To Police officer and wife Happy Liveing .,,