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Dog dragged behind car
Forest Park, GA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Jul 26, 2007
County: Clayton
Local Map: available
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 8 files available

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case Updates: 2 update(s) available

Case ID: 11928

Classification: Vehicular

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Reward: $6,800

Clayton County authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a case of animal cruelty.

Last Thursday afternoon, on Frontage Road, just off Interstate 75 Exit 237, witnesses saw a car dragging a dog whose leash was attached to the rear bumper of a car.

"People saw this dog being dragged from the bumper of the car," said Judy Price of Atlanta Pet Rescue.

After the dog slipped out of its collar, a Good Samaritan who saw the dog's plight stopped to help the injured pooch.

The dog is now being cared for at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic, where the staff has nicknamed the terrier mix Sparky -- they said that despite losing the pads, skin, and nails on all four of his paws, the dog still has a sweet disposition. They said it will take months for Sparky's wounds to heal.

"He is in the same amount of pain that a burn victim often is, so we have to give him high doses of medication," said veterinarian Julia Fann. "And we actually have to anesthestitize him when we change his bandages."

There is a $2,000 reward offered for any information in the case, and Atlanta Pet Rescue is collecting money to pay for the mounting vet bills.

Case Updates

Atlanta Pet Rescue has posted a series of heartwarming updates on Sparky's condition:

Update 8/07/07: Sparky is getting some special intensive care at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic where they can keep an eye on him at all times and give him the extra special care and attention he deserves. Your donations have made this possible! The vet says that she is so impressed and happy with how well Sparky is doing. We know that all of your well wishes are helping this guy! Thank you all!

Update 8/09/07: Dr. Merritt at Paces Ferry Vet Clinic reports that Sparky's feet are improving daily - as a matter of fact, they have been surprised with how well his feet are healing. He wags his tail at the staff and has the best temperament anyone could ever hope for. Still no guess about when our precious boy will be "out of the woods" as his wounds are so severe that none of the vets know what to expect. He is being pampered by the loving hands of the entire Paces Ferry staff and given plenty of pain relief and antibiotics to hopefully control any infection that might occur from the wounds. Keep your well wishes and hopes for his recovery coming! We promise to keep you posted with any news or progress!

Update 8/14/07: Sparky had a bandage change and check up today and was in good spirits when we picked him up. His back legs were a little shaky, but bandage change days are hard for him. He did have a kiss to give, and a few tail wags to share, and that was a comforting sight to see! His foster mom reports that Sparky is being brave, but is in a lot of pain this week. Friday he goes back to the doctor for another bandage change and this time for surgery, too, to help close his wounds.

Update 8/18/07: Another bandage change revealed foot pads that are starting to grow back, and maybe a hint of toenails, too. No surgery was performed, and his side and hip wounds are still open, but slowly shrinking in size. He still has an exposed ligament on his right shoulder, but tissue is starting to grow and cover it. All in all, he's hanging in there! Still fragile, and on strict confinement.

Update 8/20/07: Sparky's spirit seems to be healing just as nicely as his wounds. In spite of all his pain and obvious discomfort he eagerly welcomes gentle ear scratching and now whimpers with excitement when he hears me coming. He even jumped up to put his paws on my lap! His appetite is good and he is walking much better on the leash. Understandably, he still panics at the site of any motor vehicles, even parked cars but we are gently working on this. Overall, we couldn't be happier watching his progress and helping Sparky through this journey of recovery.

Update 8/27/07: Wow! Sparky is doing so well. The margin of skin growth around his wounds is amazing! He is even growing hair around the outer edge of the wound on his side. Although he currently has a touch of kennel cough, he is happy and eating well. The doctors have indicated that the pads on his feet look great. And at this time he no longer needs a pain patch either! He remains on oral antibiotics and pain relief but we couldn't be happier with his progress.

Source: Atlanta Pet Rescue
Update posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 5:09PM

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The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Sparky is up to $6,800 now and growing weekly.

Update posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 5:04PM

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	First Coast News - Aug 2, 2007
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