There is a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the skinning and stabbing of a 1 year old Australian Cattle Dog mix found on Farmer's Market 6 near the towns of Josephine and Nevada Texas.

The dog, now named Josephine, survived the ordeal.  Josephine was taken to Wylie Animal Services who contacted the Wylie Police Department.

Josephine had been cut with what is believed to be a sharp knife - from one flank to the opposite flank.  It is believed the perpetrator was trying to skin the dog as some of her skin had also been peeled away from her muscles.

Josephine also had a puncture wound in her back just below the laceration.

Josephine is recuperating in the care of Operaiton Kindness at 972-418-PAWS.

The Collin County Sheriff's Department is vigorously pursuing this case.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Sergeant Robert Yeager at 972-547-5100.

Intentionally torturing an animal in Texas is a felony, punishable by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than 2 years or less than 180 days; in addition a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed.

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Dallas Morning News