Dog found with stuffed polar bear in stomach

Published March 17, 2016

A stuffed polar bear after it was removed from a New Mexico dog's stomach. (AP)

A veterinarian helped save the life of an ailing New Mexico dog after discovering the source of the pup's pain — a 6-inch long, 2-inch wide stuffed polar bear.

Dr. Rick Snook hugs Dogue de Bordeaux "Honey." (AP)

Santa Fe Animal Humane officials told KRQE-TV in Albuquerque that the bear was discovered in the dog's stomach during surgery.

A veterinarian said the dog named "Honey" had been sick for about a week and would have likely died within two days.

The dog is now expected to survive.

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