I have been covering this story since March 19th. Fifty-six year old Maximina Shelton has been charged with animal cruelty in the case of the cocker thrown from a moving car. She and her husband tossed their cocker spaniel named Puddles from a 1985 green Buick LeSabre on March 18, 2011. The vehicle had been identified thanks to witness description. The Sheltons said they tossed Puddles from the car to get rid of her. Puddles was renamed Bambi by the Shamrock Pet Foundation. Bambi has kept her sweet disposition despite sustaining multiple fractures from the abuse done to her. Sadly animal cruelty only carries a misdemeanor charge in Indiana.
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Indiana: Cocker thrown from car, UPDATE
Bambi made it through her critical period! Bambi had surgery Monday to repair a fractured pelvic bone receiving six screws and a metal plate. Her recovery will take 8 weeks and she may have permanent weakness in her left hind leg. She suffered nerve damage causing her to drag that foot. It’s likely she will always have chronic pain or numbess in that leg. Bambi’s surgery was estimated at $6,000. If you would like to make a donation please visit the Shamrock Foundation.
No one has been charged yet with this crime although the authorities have a “person of interest.” The Humane Society of River Valley, Indiana is offering a reward leading towards the arrest and conviction of persons responsible.
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Indiana: Cocker thrown from car
Authorities are looking for an older model army green four door sedan with vinyl top. Two men were seen throwing a cocker spaniel from highway 135 then turned the car around to hit it. The 1-2 year old cocker spaniel suffered severe injuries including a crushed pelvis. The next 72 hours are critical for her survival. Harrison County Animal control is accepting donation for “Sandy’s” veterinary treatment. Call them at (812) 267-5636
UPDATE: A Mr. Austin? at the Harrison County Animal Control let me know that “Bambi” is expected to make a full recovery–She has been renamed again. He says phone calls have been coming in all day for Bambi. Bambi is being treated at the Louisville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services. A fund has been started by The Shamrock Foundation. Donations can be sent to the following address:
Shamrock Arrow Fund
PO Box 24033
Louisville KY 40224-0033
Update 3/22/2011: WHAS11 in Kentucky is reporting Bambi is doing well after surgery. She had one plate and six screws attached to her pelvic bone.
Badly injured cocker found
Location: Doddenham, UK
A badly injured cocker spaniel was found 4 days later after being hit by a car. The cocker named Puppy Joe ran off during his walk. His family couldn’t find him but heard a dog had been hit by a car. Hunters 4 days later discovered Puppy Joe cold and wet huddled under a tree. Puppy Joe was treated for a fractured pelvis and is recovering well.
Reported by The Worcester News, Story has Puppy Joe’s picture. Link to Story