She was brought to the Odessa Animal Shelter Saturday after a suspected case of animal cruelty. Officials say she was doused in lighter fluid and left to die.
The strong smell coming from the dog proved that she had been covered in some type of chemical. Her ears were burned and she seemed to have several tiny puncture wounds all over her body.
The Odessa Animal Shelter immediately released the puppy to a rescue, the dog was then taken to the Mesa Verde Animal Clinic in Midland for care. The dog is doing better but workers with Mesa Verde say she is high risk at this time.
An animal activist group called "Speaking Up For Those Who Cant" are the current caretakers of the dog and are taking care of all veterinary expenses. The group posted a video of the pup in better condition. The video got over 3,800 shares and 2,700 comments on Facebook wishing the best for the dog. Many people commented on Facebook in disgust toward the person who did this.
Animal cruelty is a serious offense and the person responsible could be facing fines up to $10,000 and up to two years of jail time. A volunteer with "Speaking Up For Those Who Cant" is in the process of filing a police report with the Odessa Police Department.
If you have any information on this case youre urged to contact the Odessa Police Department at 333-TIPS.
(NewsWest9 - Feb 3, 2016)
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