A pit bull named “Darling” is recovering after she was attacked by a male dog her owner intended her to breed with.

Darling’s owner placed a male dog with her while she was in heat, according to a post on the Miami Valley Pit Crew’s Facebook page. But instead of breeding, the male dog attacked Darling, severely injuring her foot and shoulder.

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Darling’s owners dropped her off at the vet to be euthanized, who then called the Miami Valley Pit Crew to help.

Darling’s leg will be amputated and she will be spayed.

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