- Kentucky, USA -
McCracken authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance with an investigation into a dog who was found dead in the area of Pool Road and Bechtold Road.
On Wednesday, April 20, an old, weathered crate was discovered in the aforementioned area and inside was a female dog wrapped up in a purple sheet.
The sheriff’s office said in a news release that with the assistance of a local veterinarian, it was determined that the furbaby, a Pitbull/Pitbull mix puppy of approximately 3 months old, “had suffered multiple bite injuries consistent with that of a dog. The puppy had also suffered injuries to include fractured bones to the shoulder and skull. Based on the examination, as well as the collaborative efforts of all investigating parties, it is believed that the injuries sustained were from a singular event and the puppy did not show signs of previous injuries or abuse. There were no indications that the puppy had suffered from incidents associated with cruel treatment prior to this incident.”
The sheriff’s office said the puppy was white, with brown back, head and tail, with cropped ears “that appeared to be near the end of the healing process.”
Deputies and Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office are providing investigative assistance to McCracken County Animal Control Officers.
As part of the investigation, the scene as well as pieces of evidence were examined and investigators learned that that this area appears to have seen “an increase in abandoned animals.”
The sheriff’s office explained that in an effort to further the investigation, deputies have begun “to monitor the area via covert video surveillance that is capable of providing near real time updates directly to deputies and detectives.”
Officials will continue to utilize this equipment in multiple locations hoping to identify and interdict any persons responsible for animal cruelty.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please, come forward and speak for the VOICELESS VICTIM.
Please, contact the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office at (270) - 444 - 4719.
Tips may also be provided via West KY Crime Stoppers at 270 - 444 - 8355, texting “WKY” and the information to 8474111 or the WKY Crime Stoppers App. Thank you!
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