Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Last night, a young woman named Cameron Evans was home for the holidays, watching TV along with her family.
Cameron was sitting on the couch and tried to cuddle her family’s dog when the dog turned on her and attacked.
Her family’s dog bit right through her left cheek and her lip. The dog also caused other injuries to Cameron’s hands and face.
“I was able to get haphazardly stitched up in the ER but I am following up with a facial plastic surgeon as there is a risk of significant scarring and deformity,” Cameron wrote on a GoFundMe.
“Unfortunately, after checking with insurance, I’ve learned that the ER visit and any reconstructive surgeries will not be covered because this is all happening out-of-state and it’s imperative that I see a reconstructive surgeon as soon as possible (also to prevent infection).”
Cameron believes her medical bills will be upwards of $8,500, which she has to entirely pay for out of pocket.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Cameron
“The good news is that I’m OK and it could have been worse,” Cameron said.
“The bad is that I’m also coping with the heartbreaking reality that we are going to have to put my dog down.”
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Cameron’s family dog has been struggling with arthritis for the past several years, which has caused him to act out when he’s experiencing a lot of pain.
Cameron’s family dog has snapped before and shown aggression because of the pain of his arthritis, but the fact that he bit through Cameron’s face was a shock to the whole family.
“On the day of the attack, he appeared to be in some pain after a long walk but was given meds and acting back to his normal self,” Cameron continued.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Cameron after the attack
“He has never acted to this extreme and unfortunately, he’s too much of a danger to keep around people.”
“Thoughts, prayers and donations are more than appreciated during what is going to be a rough few months ahead.”
If you would like to help Cameron with her medical bills as she undergoes reconstrucitve surgery to fix the damage to her face, you can do that here.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Cameron with her family’s dog that attacked her