The neglected animal was rescued and evaluated by a veterinarian who found the dog suffering from an acute case of dermatitis over most of her body, tick fever and edema.
For two St. Louis County teenagers, a short clip they uploaded to Facebook, showing how they maliciously abused an innocent dog was their ticket to St. Louis County Juvenile Justice Center.
On March 20, 2014, animal control received a call from a maintenance worker reporting a small dog found inside one of their garbage pails. The tiny pet was rescued.
Joseph, a sweet natured German Shepherd, has earned the affection of many in the US and even internationally. However, his story was not always so happy.
A friend of the animal abuser realized the puppies were being mistreated and decided to do something to help them. The Good Samaritan placed a Craigslist to save the pets' lives.
Mission accomplished! One hundred-twenty-four dogs were released to a reputable rescue after months of protests. They are now getting the help they need.
