Dog neglected, collar grown into neck
Eustis, FL (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Apr 24, 2006
County: Lake

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: John Thomas

A chain was found tied so tightly around a dog's neck that it cut the dog's throat. Eustis police arrested John Thomas on animal cruelty charges. Neighbors said Thomas left his dog tied to a tree with no room to run.

Police said the food and water bowls were both empty.

The dog was taken to a vet's office and is expected to survive.

References

• WFTV - April 24, 2006

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