(Yuma, AZ) The Humane Society of Yuma is currently investigating an animal cruelty case. The suspect(s) are unknown. Details of the incident are as follows:
On June 24, 2009, an HSOY Animal Control Officer responded to a call from Border Patrol regarding a deceased dog at County 7 ¾ and Levee Road. Upon arrival the ACO noticed the dog had been shot at least one time in the side of the head. The dog is described as a tan Chow-type mix.
HSOY took the dog to a local veterinary clinic where the dog was x-rayed. It was discovered that the bullet had fragmented inside the canine's skull. HSOY currently has the deceased animal and is seeking information.
Anyone with knowledge of this incident is encouraged to call Animal Control at (928) 782-1621, ext. 106.
For more information on this case, please call Shanen Aranmór at (928) 550-1867.
