A dog left in critical condition after being repeatedly stabbed in a violent attack , is on the road to recovery . The sandy-colored canine was found sprawled in a pool of his own blood on a rural road in Cass County , North Dakota . The animal , who has been named Wilford by his rescuers , needed more than 50 stitches after being set upon with an eight inch blade . Wilford has been nursed back to health by a foster family and is now slowly returning to his paws . Survivor : Wilford is on the road to recovery after being found stabbed in Cass County , North Dakota . He does n't seem traumatized , ' foster mother Ellen Brisch , from 4 Luv Of Dog Rescue , reportedly told Valley News Live . 'He loves people and he 's very happy with us . ' In the days after the attack Ellen , from the non profit organisation , focused on making sure Wilford got lots of rest and took his medication . Two weeks on , she told how she is now noticing the spring return to the dog 's step . 'Giving them another chance is really important , ' Brisch told the website . When Wilford was found , authorities said he had no collar , tags or micro-chip . The Cass County Sherriff 's Office has launched an investigation into the horrific attack and appealed for help in catching those responsible . 'He is such a nice-spirited dog , so we want to figure out what happened , ' Deputy Jolene Fletcher reportedly told The Republic . Recovery : Wilford needed more than 50 stitches after he was found in a critical condition .
Dog found with multiple knife wounds in Cass County , North Dakota . Wilford survived the violent attack carried out with an eight inch blade . He needed more than 50 stitches to patch up five deep knife wounds . Now being cared for by foster family and expected to make a full recovery .