Pregnant dog abandoned, emaciated Wood County, OH (US) Incident Date: Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 County: Wood Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 8991 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in OH (US) Login to Watch this Case

Workers at the Wood County Humane Society say they have seen an increase this week in animal neglect cases.

Workers say they've seen cases where dogs were locked up for 20 hours a day in a cage and some dogs who were even shot to death. Workers at the Wood County Humane Society say they're seeing an increase of underweight, nearly starved to death, and abandoned animals.

Clyde is a Coon Hound. Animal investigators say his owners just left him behind when they moved.

Animal cruelty investigators have taken in dozens of cats and severely underweight animals, like Nancy.

The lab mix is pregnant and only weights 35 pounds. Humane Society Shelter Maganger Renee Valtin, says, "Her belly is real big, but there's nothing to her. I'm surprises she has made it this far. We're doing all that we can to make sure she can survive."

The number of animals the humane society has taken in has also put a strain on their medical budget.

"It takes a lot to get shots and vaccines and heart worms testing. It does put a strain on our budget."

The Wood County Humane Society needs help.

The animals need good, loving homes. The organization also needs help with medical expenses. You can send them a donation or call them at 419-352-7339.

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13ABC - June 16, 2006

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