Gorgeous pit bull Louie miraculously survives owner's unthinkable act after man was 'caught cheating'

A family pit bull named Louie is recovering after his owner allegedly shot him in the face in fury at being accused of cheating. 

Farhad Deiham, 41, was arrested on April 22 at his Florida home by officers from the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Deihamwas charged with aggravated animal cruelty, officials said. 

He allegedly opened fire, shooting the family dog in the face, after he was reportedly caught cheating. 

Louie was found bleeding from his neck and face while hiding in fear behind the couch. 

Two young children were at home at the time of the incident but no one was injured.

Louie, a young pit bull mix, was shot in the face and neck during the April 22 ordeal 

Louie is seen devouring a delicious cupcake made special for dogs called a 'pupcake'  

Louie is all smiles after enjoying the pupcake as he gets some TLC by Sheriff Carmine Marceno 

The incident happened on Sunday sometime after midnight when officers responded to a home at 13th Street West in Lehigh Acres, according to the Lee County Sheriff's office.

Deiham was allegedly threatening to shoot everyone inside, including his family members that included two young children.

The irate owner fired a 9mm that hit Louie's neck and the bullet exited through his snout, according to KBOI2 News.

 Farhad Deiham, 41, was charged with aggravated animal cruelty, officials said

Louie was taken to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital where he was treated for injuries he sustained from the shooting. 

During the horror ordeal, deputies said that Louie 'showed no aggression and simply wanted to be loved.'

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said, 'even with this life threatening injury, Louie was sweet and loving to everyone that he encountered.'

The veterinarians believe Louie will make a full recovery, but will need to some time to fully heal.

The sheriff's office said Louie was in the care of Lee County Domestic Animal Services, who also shared that he is 'socializing' well.

The sheriff said, Deiham 'will have time to reflect on his decisions in the Marceno Motel' -  the prison in Lee County. 

'He won't cheat his way out of this one,' Marceno said. 'Pit bulls get a bad name, but as we have seen with Lt. Hope, and countless others, these dogs are as loving as any other breed.'

Louie was shot by a 9mm  - the bullet entered his neck and came out through his snout 

Sheriff Carmine Marceno said Deiham 'will have time to reflect on his decisions in the Marceno Motel' - the prison in Lee County

'I don’t know if its Louie's birthday and I don't care!,' Sheriff Marceno said. 'We got Louie this pupcake to celebrate two days without a terrible owner.'

The sheriff said that if you 'abuse an animal in Lee County, you will go to jail,' and 'will be charged to the fullest extent of the law.'

Marceno said he was overjoyed to have Louie at his press conference where he gave the dog a delicious treat: a pupcake from Smallcakes bakery in Fort Myers.

'I don’t know if its Louie's birthday and I don't care!,' Marceno said. 'We got Louie this pupcake to celebrate two days without a terrible owner.'

'Louie is an amazing dog [and] has a lot of love left to give,' he said.