Vet Says Gunshots Missed Her Brain by Millimeters—Now This Beagle’s Recovery Is Inspiring Millions
While driving down a highway, Elle Meredith (@elleplantnurse), a plant herbalist, came across a heartbreaking sight that stopped her in her tracks—a beagle lying injured on the roadside, barely clinging to life. The dog had been shot twice in the head, was bleeding from the mouth, and was emaciated to the bone. (Watch Video Below)
@elleplantnurse @3NewsNow @Omaha World-Herald We know more than we can say for now. Now she has a name. Now she has a bed. Now she knows love. Her name is Juni. And she’s surviving for every voiceless animal that couldn’t. #JusticeForJuni #AnimalAbuseSurvivor #RescueDog #DogRescue #rescuedogsoftiktok #beagle #beaglesoftiktok ♬ Rescue – Lauren Daigle
To Elle, it felt like a miracle that the dog was still breathing. Without hesitation, she rushed the stray to a vet for emergency care. Now, three weeks later, the dog—lovingly named Juni—is finally on the road to recovery.
Cruel Act That Almost Cost Her Life
It is absolutely horrifying to think that someone would shoot a little dog. The vet visit revealed that the gunshots missed Juni’s brain and eyes by mere centimeters. Elle is clearly upset with what happened to Juni, as any dog lover would be. But she is doing everything she can to turn things around for the Beagle and is caring for her in her own home.
Due to Elle’s determined efforts, Juni now knows safety and what it is to be loved. She is doing a lot better, as revealed in an update by Elle. The sweet and affectionate dog finally gets to enjoy life with her new parent and a Golden Retriever fursibling.
Juni’s Latest Update
Three weeks after Elle found Juni bleeding and broken on the highway, the resilient Beagle has made remarkable progress. She’s not only alive—she’s gaining weight, growing stronger, and slowly shedding the frail, emaciated look of the dog she once was.
While Elle continues to provide the best care for Juni, she’s also on a mission to seek justice for the horrific cruelty inflicted on her. She wants Juni’s story to be heard far and wide—and the world is listening. The video documenting Juni’s rescue has gone viral, reaching over 10 million views and more than 1 million likes. It even caught the attention of animal rights advocate Paul Mueller.
Thousands have poured into the comments with messages of love and heartbreak. “Poor baby. She looks so broken 😭 Thank you for saving her,” wrote Angie. Another user, Kelli Shackleton, added, “I can’t even imagine how she must have felt being abandoned, alone, scared, and confused. Poor soul 😢.”
Elle’s rescue of Juni touched countless hearts online, including animal advocate and dog rescuer Rocky Kanaka, who had this to say about her story: “Juni is living proof that even in the darkest moments, kindness can change everything. She didn’t just survive—she found someone who believed her life was worth saving.”
