Whitby dog abuse being probed
Posted January 4, 2012 5:33 pm.
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The Humane Society of Durham Region is investigating a horrific case of animal abuse in Whitby.
A 13-year-old terrier mix was abandoned in an unheated shed for weeks, investigator Debby Houghton told CityNews on Wednesday.
Houghton said the agency received a tip about a dog in distress and arrived at the home last Thursday.
“Her eyes were completely closed shut, she had blood coming from her mouth, she was severely emaciated, she could hardly walk, and her ears were infected. It was quite a sight,” Houghton said.
The dog, now named Jenny, was rushed to a veterinarian and given fluids.
“When we took a clump of fur out of her mouth, some of her teeth fell out,” Houghton described.
Jenny is now eating solid food and has gained four pounds. Some of her fur has grown back and she is expected to pull through.
Charges are pending against the owners.
Humane Society of Durham Region
