Pit bull from Craigslist dragged on highway
A pit bull mix purchased two weeks ago through an ad on Craigslist is being treated for injuries received when his new owners dragged him behind their Jeep, police said.
Four people were charged with animal cruelty in Troutdale, Oregon, in connection with the dragging of the dog, named Rhino.
Police say they received several calls Monday night from witnesses who saw the dog tied to the back of a moving Jeep Cherokee by his leash.
Troutdale police found the dog later, bleeding from his paws, KOIN reported
The four occupants of the Jeep told police they’d forgotten the dog was tied to it when they pulled out of a McDonald’s parking lot and drove 600 feet to a gas station, where bystanders stopped the driver.
Police transported Rhino to a veterinary clinic, where it was determined he had lost most of his foot pads and nails. He was to be transferred to Multnomah County Animal Control.
Police said the dog’s owner Launa Dickinson, 20, was charged with one count of second degree animal abuse. Also charged were Allen Cook, 20, Justin Rinde, 21, both of Portland, and Nicholas Falkenhagen, 21, of Milwaukie. All were booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.
Police said all four were believed to be living in the Jeep.
Posted by jwoestendiek May 23rd, 2012 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animal abuse, animals, arrest, craigslist, cruelty to animals, dog, dogs, dragged, dragging, injures, jeep, mix, multnomah county, newly, oregon, pads, paws, pets, pibull, pit bull, police, purchased, rhino, tied, troutdale
Comments
Comment from Anonymous
Time May 23, 2012 at 9:02 pm
what is his status? where can donations for his vet bill be sent?
Comment from Anonymous
Time May 29, 2012 at 12:36 am
I want to know this, too, about donations and his status. Please update if you find more information about him.



























































Comment from Tanya @ Mazzie Takes Manhattan
Time May 23, 2012 at 4:51 pm
I hope a rescue group steps up to claim Rhino and find him the home he deserves. Poor baby. I hope all of the press generates some donations for his medical and potential adopters.