Donations From Around the World Pour in for Stray Dog ‘Fighting for Her Life’Shut for Days

The Blaze ^ | 5/29/2015 | Dave Urbanski

[combat_boots]

Donations From Around the World Pour in for Stray Dog ‘Fighting for Her Life’ After Her Muzzle Was Taped Shut for Days

Since horrific images spread of a South Carolina stray dog found with her muzzle tightly shut by electrical tape, donations and support from around the world have been pouring in for Caitlyn, the 15-month-old Staffordshire Terrier mix who was receiving treatment Friday at an emergency veterinary clinic.

And the reward shot up Friday from $1,000 to $6,000 for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for what one official called ”the most malicious case of animal abuse I have seen in my entire career.”

Caitlyn — by all accounts a well-known and friendly stray — was discovered on a Charleston doorstep with her tongue sticking out between her teeth as the tape pressed her muzzle closed. Veterinary officials believe she may have been left in that condition — without the ability to eat, drink or pant — for as many as 48 hours over Memorial Day weekend.

“Caitlyn is in a lot of pain, her condition is critical, and her prognosis is guarded,” Charleston Animal Society Senior Director of Veterinary Care Dr. Lucy Fuller told WCIV-TV. “A large part of her tongue may need to be removed surgically if the tissue dies from the lack of blood flow. She may be severely disfigured, or the large amount of dead tissue may cause life-threatening complications.”

[Lil Flower]

But it's a Staffordshire terrier mix.I thought. Most freepers hated them and wants them all dead. /S

Now that my rant is over let's be clear about one thing: humans are far more dangerous than these dogs could ever be. No dog,regardless of breed,can be sadistic.

[Lil Flower]

Simply stated and absolutely true.

[BigEdLB]

UPDATE
Caitlyn continues to recover from her ordeal, but she is still hospitalized. She has graduated from intravenous fluids and antibiotics to normal food and oral medications. She continues to receive hyperbaric treatments to improve the health of the damaged tissue in her mouth and cold laser therapy to promote healing. She underwent a small surgical procedure on her lip yesterday, but there is not currently a procedure planned for her tongue. We are still waiting to see how well her body will heal on its own. We have the greatest of hopes for this beautiful girl! Many thanks to the dedicated stff at Veterinary Specialty Care - SC Mount Pleasant, including Dr. Kelli Klein and Dr. Henri Bianucci. (Charleston Animal Society)

[caww]

Poor thing still looks in pretty rough shape....I saw a photo earlier that they caught some black guy who did this to the dog.

[caww]

Yea...they got the guy...

[combat_boots]

Thanks.

I just need 10 seconds with the guy. Less.

[caww]

I'm sure there's plenty who would want a few seconds with this creep...but they did catch him l...Here he is...

41-year-old William Leonard Dodson was arrested June 1, five days after Caitlyn, a 15-month-old stray chocolate Staffordshire bull terrier mix, was found in critical condition with her muzzle duct-taped shut.

[caww]

Dodson is facing up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

I caught your sarcasm right away and I don’t know the thread or the 2 freepers :)

[caww]

Here's another dog who escaped and ran to a neighbors....prolonged tapping the dog was feeble and malnourished as well......and Here's the creep that did that one

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

He looks like Cynthia McKinney with facial hair

[caww]

I don’t know anything about dogs much...but would this dog know that the Vet and the staff are loving him up and caring for him after being so abused?

[RegulatorCountry]

Most dogs are hopeful, forgiving creatures so I’d say yes. Look at her eyes.

[caww]

Such a sad happening....just awful what people will do to animals...

[combat_boots]

Well, apparently, an elephant started crying when it was released from its owner and chains.

Dogs remember people. And scary things. And cool things.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Thank you.

[MayflowerMadam]

Proverbs 12:10a: “A righteous man regards the life of his animal:

People who cause harm to, or neglect, animals will not see the Pearly Gates. And the sooner they move on to their final just reward, the better. Their brains malfunction; they should not be allowed to dwell among us.

This song (prayer) by The Carpenters always makes me cry:

Bless the beasts and the children
For in this world they have no voice
They have no choice

Bless the beasts and the children
For the world can never be
The world they see

Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them

Bless the beasts and the children
Give them shelter from the storm
Keep them safe
Keep them warm

[combat_boots]

The guy laughed about what he did. He has a rap sheet.

[CARDINALRULES]

Well this is one Caitlyn in the news that I actually give a damn hearing about.

Hope she survives and thrives.

I would be banned if I said what should happen to that scum that did this horrible thing to her.

[kanawa]

Police arrest suspect in South Carolina muzzled dog case...

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