Madison, a 7-year-old dog that was rescued four years ago from a filthy home, survived another ordeal, after being attacked near her Westerville home, 10TV's Kurt Ludlow reported.

Madison remained in critical condition Friday at MedVet after being attacked by a group of coyotes. The attack occurred behind Michelle Powers' condominium near Little Turtle Way. Powers said it was about midnight when she let Madison outside.  She grew concerned when the dog did not come back.

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"I continued to holler and then all of a sudden she came out of the woods," Powers said.  "At that point she was absolutely covered in blood."

Powers rushed Madison to MedVet, where emergency surgery saved the dog's life.

"Madison had surgery this morning to explore the open chest wound, have a chest drain placed, have neck wounds explored to make sure no vital structures in the neck were damaged," said veterinarian Dr. Anna Crosby.

Powers said wildlife officials came to her condo and determined that her dog was attacked by coyotes.  She said they found several sets of tracks, indicating there was more than one of the animals.

"It's very unnerving to know there's something that vicious and that close to the house," Powers said.

Letters were being sent to nearby residents about the attack. In the meantime, a tearful Powers said she just wants her dog to be back at home.

"You know, I would tease her that I couldn't switch out the laundry, or go to the bathroom without her following me," Powers said.  "But I just can't even begin to tell you what I would give for her to follow me into the kitchen or even the bathroom.  I would be tickled to death."

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