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Young dog found with leash imbedded in neck

Plattsburgh, NY

July 21, 2006

A young black and gray female terrier mix as rescued by Darren Stucker and his 12-year old son while out walking their dog Friday afternoon, July 21^st in the Breslau section of Hanover Township.  They saw the dog heading for the woods, called to it and it came to them with tail wagging.

They were shocked to find a wire noose wrapped tightly around its neck, deeply imbedded into the skin.  The dog as wheezing and had maggots crawling into the skin.  The dog was immediately taken to the Luzerne County SPCA.  The dog as then brought into the Pittston Animal Hospital here Dr. Inayat Kathio operated on the animal that afternoon.  Dr. Kathio, a veterinarian for almost 30 years stated that this as the worst case of animal abuse he had sever seen.  He believes that it is most likely that the dog had been dragged behind a vehicle, based on its injuries.  Not only did the animal have maggots on the neck wound, but in its eyes, ears and anus.

The 10-guage-wire leash imbedded in the dog’s neck had cut all the way through the neck muscles, severing the left jugular vein – exposing the spine.  Additional wounds on the dog appeared to be several weeks to a month old and the dog had lost most of its blood.  Dr. Kathio stated he as surprised the 2-year-old dog was still alive under these conditions.

The dog is in stable condition and as walking around after its surgery.  Stucker and his son are searching to find it a good home.

Dr. Kathio is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for abusing the dog.  Call 570-821=9390.

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