Animal lovers in the Worcester area are coming together to help a Chihuahua puppy that was stabbed during a home invasion.

Kona, the 12-week-old puppy, was in a Worcester home on Oct. 4 when two men entered the home with a knife and a gun to attack the inhabitants.

The robbers stabbed one man who also suffered a broken leg and injured shoulder. Another man suffered a head injury during the attack. In addition, a 2-year-old girl was home during the attack but not injured.

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Kona was treated at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine for her stab wounds, but an infection took hold and he needs additional surgery.

To donate to Kona's hospital bills visit the GoFundMe page that has been set up.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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