CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KKTV) – While a woman remains hospitalized in critical condition following a brutal attack earlier this month, her dog, who survived the same brutal attack, remains under county care.

The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) has set up a fund to support Ida.

Ida and owner Briena Karlik were attacked in a home outside Cripple Creek early in the morning of Aug. 7. Karlik, 35, “was left for dead, unable to breathe and had a significant head injury,” mother Corinne Williams said in a statement from the Teller County Sheriff’s Office.

“Brie’s dog, Ida, was also brutally attacked while trying to protect Brie,” Williams said.

Ida suffered a fractured skull and had to have her eye removed due to the severity of the attack, but is recovering well. She remains at the county animal shelter, but Williams says she’s hoping someone is willing to take her in for now.

“Brie’s dog, Ida, is recovering. If you can consider donating food, blankets, dog toys, etc., or providing Ida with a safe foster home, please call Teller County Animal Control at 719-686-7707 to find out how you can help,” Williams said.

TCRAS has set up a “care and support fund” for Ida.

“Ida is recovering from a brutal attack she and her owner suffered on August 7, 2024. This fund is for the care and support of Ida while she is cared for and recovering. All funds will go to Ida until she is no longer in our care. Any excess funds raised will go toward medical care for other animals who come to TCRAS for treatment,” the summary states.

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