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Case ID: 17492

Classification: Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Andy Hendrick

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Dog found with embedded chain
Conway, SC (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Feb 24, 2011
County: Horry

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
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Defendant/Suspect: Sarah Hemmingway Lewis

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Conway Police have charged Sarah Hemmingway Lewis, 49, of Conway, with Animal Cruelty after officers engaged in a traffic stop spotted her dog with a chain embedded in its neck.

On February 24th, 2011 Conway Police Department's Animal Control Officer responded to a traffic stop conducted at 5th Avenue and Blossom Street by another officer, to check on the welfare of a dog in the vehicle.

Upon arrival, the officer observed a chow in the backseat that appeared to have a log chain embedded in the skin of its neck, as later confirmed by the officer.

The dog was seized and taken to the Horry County Animal Care Center for further medical evaluation. It was determined the dog would need surgery for the wounds, and the dog was given medical treatment.

Lewis was issued a citation for Animal Cruelty, and is scheduled to appear in court on the charge on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011.

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