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Hobbled puppy found bound in own front yard

Silver Springs, NV

July 22, 2006

 A female Border Collie-cross puppy was confiscated from a Silver Springs man by Lyon County Animal Control after the man allegedly bound the puppy’s front legs with nylon rope to keep it from digging.  A one-inch nylon strap was wrapped around her feet, held on with a screw, nut and bolt.  The puppy had an infection in one of its feet.  The binds were so tight that it took pliers and a screwdriver to free the animal from its bobbles.  The restraints had also torn one of the puppy’s dewclaws.

The puppy, named Ruby, was checked by a veterinarian who cleaned up the infection and wound. It is estimated the 6-month old puppy had been hobbled for about ten days.  There was a concern that the infection was so far into the paw that it would have to be removed.  If the restraint had been left on any longer, the puppy could have lost her leg.

Upon the owner’s return home, he found the Animal Control Notice and called.  He stated the puppy’s feet were bound to stop it from tearing up his landscape.  He is fighting the removal of his animal.

The owner was cited for animal cruelty and will appear in Fernley Justice Court on the citation.
The owner came to the shelter and apologized for his actions, but Ruby is still under the care of the shelter.

Reference:

The Nevada Appeal