Overview
- K-9 Appie left BluePearl Pet Hospital after a five-hour surgery and is now recovering at home.
- Police say suspect Christian Bouie fired two shots that hit the dog during a burglary pursuit.
- Surgeons used screws to repair a fractured humerus in Appie’s front leg.
- Veterinarians expect weeks to months of rehab with physical therapy at least twice a week.
- Fort Lauderdale police say more charges may follow for Bouie, including possible federal felon-in-possession counts.