Dog found in DC dumpster slowly recovering
Veterinarians in Washington DC are nursing a dog back to health after it was found barely alive, duct taped inside a trash bag and tossed into a dumpster.
Dubbed “Trooper” by the Washington Humane Society’s Eve Russell, the dog was found swollen, scarred and bloody, apparently having been dumped in a trash receptacle outside an apartment complex after a dogfight.
The dog was taken to surgery immediately, and veterinarians say more could be required.
“I was in a bit of disbelief when the dispatcher was describing to me what it sounded like the witnesses were seeing. And when I got to the scene it was even worse than I had been expecting and I was shocked. It was probably one of the most pathetic things i’ve ever seen,“ said Russell.
The Washington Humane Society is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Posted by jwoestendiek August 13th, 2009 under Muttsblog, videos.
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