Dog starved, collar embedded, resulting in death Tucson, AZ (US)Incident Date: Wednesday, Mar 7, 2007 County: Pima
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying the owner of an abandoned boxer-mix dog that was the victim of animal cruelty and neglect and subsequently had to be euthanized.
The dog, an adult female, was found in the desert near the 3700 block of West Hermans Road and Sorrell Lane and authorities believe she may have been dumped there on Wednesday morning between 7:30 and 9:30, according to a news release from the Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona.
The dog, which had reddish-brown fur, had a large wound that ran the circumference of her neck that was apparently caused by an extremely tight-fitting flea collar, the release said. The dog was also emaciated with her ribs and hip bones clearly visible.
Because of the condition the dog was in, she had to be euthanized by county veterinary staff.
Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME, the anonymous tip line of the Pima County Attorney's Office and reference case No. 07-066072. If you have information on this case, please contact: 88-CRIME
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