Neglected dog found chained with embedded collar
Goshen, OH (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Apr 27, 2009
County: Clermont

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Dave Woodruff

Clermont County Sheriff's Deputies have issued a warrant for the arrest of 59-year-old Dave Woodruff of Goshen on animal cruelty charges.

Last month, neighbors notified the Clermont County Animal Shelter that a young dog was being neglected and had been chained to a dog house for months. The Clermont Chief Dog Warden Debbie Wood says she found the 10 month old retriever mix running loose with what appeared to be a huge tumor growing on its neck. Further examination by a vet revealed the tumor was actually infected skin that was forced through a dog collar which had twisted because it was too tight.

The dog, named Abby, was taken into custody. Woodruff has been on the run ever since.

A vet was able to repair Abby's neck and she will be spayed and put up for adoption.

If you can help locate Woodruff, call the Clermont County Sheriff at 513-732-2231. '

If you are interested in adopting Abby, call the Clermont County Animal Shelter at 513-732-8854.

References

• Local 12 News - May 28, 2009

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