Male Pitbull found with puncture wound to his abdomen in Allegheny County prompts investigation

- Pennsylvania, USA -

The McKees Rocks Police Department is investigating after an injured Pitbull was found running loose in Allegheny County.

In a Facebook post police said that the furbaby was seen running on Third Street and officers eventually caught up with him a few blocks away on Frank Street.

Officers noticed “a severe wound to his belly” which is being investigated as possible abuse.

David Finnerty with McKees Rocks Police told WPXI over the phone: “We’re looking at it, there was obviously a puncture wound and there was some internal matter hanging from the dog’s abdomen which was concerning to us.”

Police said the dog, approximately 1 and a half to 2 years old, is extremely friendly. He was taken to PVSEC (Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center) on Camp Horne Road to undergo surgery and Finnerty said: “They have cared for him and he’s gonna make a full recovery. He has some stitches and they don’t believe any vital organs were affected as a result of this puncture wound.”

An employee with Animal Friends animal shelter, also on Camp Horne Road, later arrived at the emergency center and took the Pitbull back to the shelter.

Police are exploring all possibilities and are reaching out to the public in hopes of finding the Pitbull’s guardian.

According to WPXI, police said that if the furbaby’s guardian is not found, Animal Friends will take custody of him.

If you recognize the VOICELESS VICTIM or have any information about this case, please contact the McKees Rocks Police Department at (412) - 331 - 2302. Thank you!

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BRIANN KAY BOLIN and ETHAN EUGENE BOLIN arrested after dog found in dumpster covered in blood

- Kentucky, USA -

~ Update: August 2, 2022

I have heard back from the Frankfort Police Department and I was told that the dog who was found in the dumpster was euthanized at a local Humane Society.

Other details could not be shared as the investigation is ongoing.

I have advised the Frankfort Police Department that I would email them again next month to see whether additional information about the case can be released.

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On the evening of Sunday, July 31, the Frankfort Police Department was called to the Country Hills Apartments in the 800 block of Schenkle Lane about a man who had thrown a dog into a dumpster.

In the dumpster indicated by witnesses, responding officers located a live dog who was severely injured and covered in blood.

Officers determined that the dog came from an apartment belonging to 33-years-old BRIANN KAY BOLIN and her husband 32-years-old ETHAN EUGENE BOLIN (both pictured).

Witnesses told police it was the husband who had tossed the dog into the dumpster.

WLKY reports that after the husband threw the dog into the dumpster, he left the scene with his other dog.

According to WDRB, witnesses also said to police that the husband told them this was the “fourth dog” his wife had “done this to.”

When later in the evening officers located the BOLINS, according to WLKY, they also found the couple’s other dog tied up to a log in the woods.

Police said the inside of the apartment was “covered in blood” with pools of blood and blood spatter in the stairwell.

Reportedly, an animal control officer told police that the dog’s injuries did not appear to have been caused by a dog fight.

Both husband and wife were arrested on July 31, and each charged with one count of torture of a dog or cat with serious physical injury or death.

Online arrest records show they are currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center. The husband on a $20,000 bond and the wife on a $10,000 bond.

I have emailed the Frankfort Police Department and inquired about all the dogs involved in this case.

If I receive a response, I will publish the update.

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The State Journal