Dog found beheaded
Marshalltown, IA (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Mar 26, 2011
County: Marshall

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

A heinous act of animal cruelty may have occurred in the area and local Animal Rescue League officials are looking for answers.

The body of a decapitated pit bull or boxer dog was found in the woods near the Iowa River Saturday, just west of the Riverside Cemetery.

"It is just a very bad situation," said Heidi Drager, director of the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown.

Drager was informed of the situation by Marshalltown Police who were called to the scene after some people walking in the area noticed the body. She said the dog was a grayish brown color and small and could have weighed approximately 30 pounds.

It is unclear whether the dog was alive at the time its head was cut off or already dead and also unclear how long the dog was dead. There was not a lot of evidence at the scene where the body was found and the head has not been located, Drager said.

Drager is asking anyone from the public with information on what may have happened to call the ARL office at 641-753-9046. She said the group will look to pursue animal cruelty charges if suspects are located.

"We will continue to investigate what happened and work closely with the police department," Drager said.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Animal Rescue League
641-753-9046

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