OXFORD, Ohio (WXIX) - A pet turkey is recovering after suffering a dog attack while protecting other animals on his family’s property.

Thomas, a two-year-old turkey owned by Cara Zellers and her family, was bitten twice by a dog last week and is currently undergoing treatment at Oxford Veterinary Hospital.

Zellers discovered the attack after reviewing footage from her outdoor cameras, which showed a dog running through her yard.

She found Thomas hiding in the garage after the incident.

“It was terrifying because he’s such a special bird for our family,” Zellers said.

Turkey protected other animals

Zellers said Thomas was protecting the family’s other animals during the attack, including ducks, chickens and his mate Gamora, another turkey.

“We have ducks and chickens and his mate Gam

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