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Case #3071 Rating: 3.3 out of 5
Rope grown into dog's neck
Dorchester, MA (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Jun 30, 1996
County: Suffolk
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Pamela Smith
Pamela Smith, 29, pleaded guilty to charge of cruelty to animals after her dog was found tied with a rope that became embedded in its neck as the animal grew, leaving a 15-inch wound around the neck. Smith was ordered to serve 18 months' probation and not own a pet during that time.
The collar had to be surgically removed. It had been worn by animal from early age and dog's skin had grown around it. Dog's wound had to be stitched closed.
Smith had defaulted on a summons to appear in court in 1991 on cruelty charges. Authorities discovered the default after White was arraigned May 22 on a charge of welfare fraud for receiving $7,000 in unearned benefits.
References- Associated Press - July 24, 1996
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