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Case ID: 630

Classification: Mutilation/Torture, Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Dog found with rope burns (exposed tendon) on legs
Ironton, OH (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, May 31, 2001
County: Lawrence

Disposition: Open
Case Images: 4 files available

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Sparkle suffered from Mange; mangled and infected tail; heartworm positive; enlarged heart (due to heartworms); tongue is in bad condition, probably rope burns; both hind legs severly injured by rope, one with tendon exposed, BUT good pulse in both legs; MAY have injured eyelids on rope, too soon to tell. 

Law enforcement officials suspect that the tied legs were in preparation for hanging the dog from a tree in order to gut him. Thankfully, somehow, Sparkle got away. He managed to climb a 100 ft. hill behind the Deering fire station and onto a porch.

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