The Richland County Dog Shelter is searching for data relating to juveniles who’re accused of taking pictures a canine a number of instances on South Willis Avenue round 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16.
The canine, Roxy, a blended Staffordshire terrier, was taken to Phillips Animal Hospital by the canine shelter workers after being shot.
Dog Warden Missy Houghton on Monday stated the canine had suffered accidents that might be deadly, so the veterinarian determined to manage euthanasia to eradicate further struggling.
Houghton stated the canine was shot on the precise facet of its physique. The bullet collapsed her left lung and she or he additionally had a gaping chest wound.
The suspects are believed to be juveniles from what witnesses reported seeing on a surveillance digicam. The canine, about two or three years old, additionally had a damaged femur, not associated to the canine being shot, however somewhat hit with one thing, Houghton stated.
The trajectory of the bullets appeared to have entered the canine’s physique from the rear, she stated.
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Mansfield police have been dispatched to the realm in reference to a ShotSpotter Activation, in keeping with the police report.
Houghton stated her workplace was capable of make contact with the canine’s proprietor, who was capable of go to the veterinarian’s workplace and see the canine earlier than she died.
Charges may very well be filed towards these concerned for cruelty to animals and discharging a firearm within the metropolis, Houghton stated.
“People have a authorized proper to guard themselves towards a canine, however they’ve a ethical and moral obligation to not go away a canine struggling and report it,” she stated.
Anyone with data is requested to name the Richland County Dog Warden’s Office at 419-774-5892 or Mansfield police at 419-522-1234.
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