Dog Dragged, Left for Dead - VIDEO
Posted on 2008 under Crimes Against Canines, Dog Dragged, Furbabies in Need of Help, Just Sad :(, News & Updates, Video |5 May
This is Gunny, an 18 month old Boxer who was found by a motorist on the side of the road Wednesday near Harleton, TX. Someone tied Gunny to a car and dragged him, injuring severely, the rope was still around his neck. Authorities worry because he’s not the first dog found with these injuries and they fear he may not be the last.
“What has this animal done to deserve to be treated that way,” said Tyler animal rescue worker Denise Wilson. When the Boxer, named Gunny, was brought in to Allred Veterinary Clinic in Marshall, Wednesday workers could hardly believe it.
“My findings did reveal this dog had been dragged behind a car, which is a crime, with the injuries consistent with the feet being injured by trying to stop itself and then eventually dragging on the ground,” said Marshall Animal Control Officer Eva Sepulvado. Gunny has terrible wounds to his feet and flanks, but amazingly he survived.
“He has an exposed bone, which will most likely have to be amputated in this coming week,” said Veterinary Technician Mandi Little.
“My first reaction was I thought I was going to be sick,” said Wilson. “Why, why would anybody want to do something to an animal that unconditionally loves you.” Gunny is not the first dog to be dragged. Investigators say they found another dog with similar injuries just two months ago.
“Because this was not the first dog found in this area, we immediately were concerned that we perhaps had a serial animal abuser on our hands,” said Sepulvado. After his examination, Gunny was found to be neutered, possibly someone’s missing pet. Gunny will require surgery and healing time, and those who’ve cared for him hope the one who did this, will be brought to justice.
“We need to find out who’s doing this and put a stop to it now,” said Sepulvado. Gunny will require surgery and extensive vet care. If you’d like to help with donations, call Allred Veterinary Clinic in Marshall at 903-938-6629. If you have any information on the dragging, call the Marshall Police Department. (KLTV)
WARNING - The following pictures of Gunny’s injuries are GRAPHIC
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by AIR, on May 5 2008 @ 8:56 am
OH MY GOD. If anyone is in that Texas area, troll the roads with your video camera. Who ARE THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!
by Admin, on May 5 2008 @ 9:32 am
Whoever they are, they need to be removed from society, they have serious problems. This dog will survive, luckily for him but you can bet he will never quite be the same. Poor baby!
by animal lover, on May 5 2008 @ 2:52 pm
OH MY GOD!!!! This is horrible!!! Who ever did this should have a rope put around their neck and dragged behind a car for a week!!!! This needs to stop and someone needs to pay the price. I still can’t believe this happened!! Its sickens me!!!
That poor little sweet furbaby…..my heart breaks!
by Nancy Vernand, on May 5 2008 @ 3:37 pm
I live in California and as a retired Humane Officer, it never ceases that humans are so cruel to voicelless, helpless, and innocent animals. It takes a sick person to do something like this and I wis I could find that weak SOB before the authorities. I would have no problem tying him/her behind a csr and dragging his ass until the planet was rid of such a pschotic worthless abuser. In addition, I would love to adopt Gunny if at all possible as he would have a forever loving home.
by kerry, on May 7 2008 @ 9:07 am
Well said everyone!!!Dispose of the so- called “human” that could do something like this and harvest their organs for needy humans who deserve to live!!What the $%^&&**^%%$###@???!!!!
by LINDA, on May 19 2008 @ 9:42 am
CAN YOU DO AN UPDATE ON THIS SWEET BABY? MAY THE SCUMBAGS THAT DID BURN IN HELL
by Admin, on May 19 2008 @ 11:08 am
Linda, last I heard, Gunny was doing well. Will probaly lose a toe but other than that will heal fine physically. Who knows what kinds of psychological scars he may bear? I don’t believe there are any suspects to date, sadly.
D.
by Donnie J. Daws, on May 23 2008 @ 5:05 am
Do not worry Ms. Linda, the man that did this will undoubtedly burn in hell. Perhaps, God did give us “dominion over the beasts of the field”, but it was as stewards;to cherish and protect, not to abuse, this person or people will have no place in Heaven. Ms. Vernand, I understand your feelings as to what we could do to the person responsible, but I am not sure that it would be enough to balance the BETRAYAL of a dog’s love. To the person responsible…look me up, and try your hand with a creature not quite so defenceless.