Less than a year old, Adaline — now called Addie — was found injured, filthy, and terrified in an Oklahoma City culvert. Veterinary teams and a local rescue fund stepped in to treat her wounds and arrange foster care as authorities investigate.
Addie was found in a culvert near I-240 and Pennsylvania Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds, signs of blunt-force trauma, and covered in filth and fleas.
Her behavior — extremely timid, head shy, and avoiding eye contact — shows emotional trauma that will require patient, consistent care alongside medical treatment.
A young dog named Adaline, now called Addie, was found on the afternoon of a Sunday in a culvert near I-240 and Pennsylvania Avenue in Oklahoma City. Several 911 calls brought Oklahoma City Animal Welfare officers to the scene. Addie was in murky water, wrapped in a tarp topped with metal, filthy, and infested with fleas.
Rescuers rushed Addie for emergency veterinary treatment. Veterinarians discovered multiple gunshot wounds plus extensive bruising and swelling that suggested blunt-force trauma in several areas. X-rays revealed roughly five or six fragments lodged inside her head. At the time of reporting, vets believed none of those fragments had penetrated her brain, but their location near her sinus cavity raised concern about infection and other complications.
Because her lungs were bruised and neurological signs needed close monitoring, the first 24 to 48 hours after rescue were treated as critical. Addie received fluids and continuous observation while staff watched for signs of infection, respiratory decline, or neurologic changes.
Angel Fund OKC coordinated part of Addie's care and helped place her at Neel Veterinary Hospital for intensive treatment. Misty Wilson, a registered veterinary technician and founder of Angel Fund OKC, described Addie as having experienced a prolonged period of abuse based on the pattern of injuries. Angel Fund OKC noted the case was especially difficult because another dog with similar head trauma had arrived recently.
Beyond the physical injuries, Addie showed visible fear around people. Caregivers described her as extremely timid and head shy. She avoided eye contact, walked with her head down, and did not appear to trust the humans helping her. Those behaviors point to emotional trauma that will require time, steady handling, and a calm environment to improve.
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare provided a statement to News 4 and the investigation into Addie's injuries is ongoing. Angel Fund OKC said Addie had reportedly been seen around the area near Casey's off I-240 and Pennsylvania Avenue and hoped that someone might come forward with information.
Addie remains under veterinary care and is no longer alone in her recovery. She has veterinary teams monitoring her medical needs and a foster ready to provide a safer, calmer environment for her emotional healing.
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