Rescued Dog Surgery Saves Neglected Florida Dog

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office carried out a rescued dog surgery case after deputies found five dogs living in severely neglected conditions. Deputies reportedly found one dog in critical condition, with a chain that had become embedded around her neck, and veterinarians ended up removing it surgically at a hospital.

Deputies responded to a residence on Washington Street after getting complaints about “deplorable conditions” at the property. Investigators later turned up several dogs that were dehydrated and dealing with medical problems, and one female dog looked like she was in severe distress.

Rescued Dog Surgery After Chain Grew Into Skin

There was no way to remove it normally,” the sheriff said in a public statement, saying that the chain had become so tight and old that it had “grown into her skin”.

Veterinarians carried out urgent surgery to remove the chain and to provide immediate care. Animal welfare experts add that lots of pets end up with embedded collars when owners don’t loosen or take off collars and chains as the animals keep growing over the years.

In spite of her discomfort, the dog stayed pretty calm while animal control officers and veterinarians attended to her, officials said.

The sheriff’s office said it hoped that the animal would make a full recovery after going through a “horrid ordeal”, as they put it.

Other Dogs Also Needed Medical Care

Putnam County Animal Control detained the other four dogs. The officials said the animals were very dehydrated and kinda neglected, which is not great.

Right now, the veterinary team is watching the rescued dogs closely and giving them treatment for any injuries they may have picked up.

Conditions Reported by Authorities

• Dogs reported to be kept in unhygienic and unsafe conditions
• Extremely dry, dehydrated animals on many occasions
• The other dog had to be operated on because the chain was embedded in his.
• Animals who have been removed to be treated (under protective custody)
• A query over the mistreatment of animals is underway.

Owner Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges

The owners of the dogs were found to be 40-year-old Marcel Plowden. He was arrested when he was allegedly back on the property Thursday afternoon.

According to investigators, Plowden faces:

• One count of aggravated animal cruelty
• Five counts related to allegedly abandoning animals under Florida’s Trooper’s Law
• Bond set at $30,000

Florida animal abusers can also be added to the state’s animal abuser registry established by Dexter’s Law, officials said. 

Authorities Urge Public to Report Animal Abuse

Sheriff DeLoach urged residents to report any animal abuse or neglect right away, because the earlier it’s noticed, the better, really. 

Animal welfare organizations say that the warning signs of neglect might include a few things, such as:

• Extremely thin animals
• Wounds or injuries that can be seen or not treated wounds.
• Weighty dresses or tight collars
• Inadequate water or food supplies
• Unsanitary living environments

Authorities said that witnesses play an important role in protecting abused animals. They also help ensure that the animals get the right care and treatment, in full.

Meanwhile, veterinarians are still continuing their work with the rescued dogs. At the same time, investigators are reviewing the case, step by step.

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