Tips Sought After Dog Found With Chain Embedded In Neck In San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA— The San Diego Humane Society is seeking the public's help in a felony animal cruelty case involving a dog found with a chain embedded in his neck.

A good Samaritan found the 4-year-old male Dogue de Bordeaux on July 2 in San Diego's Webster neighborhood, the Humane Society announced Wednesday.

The dog was taken to the Humane Society's Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine, where he was immediately treated. Staff removed the chain, which had caused open wounds around his neck, according to the Humane Society.

"We're hoping someone may recognize this dog and may have seen something that can assist our investigating officers," said Chief of Humane Law Enforcement Bill Ganley. "We want to encourage the owner or owners to contact us to discuss this case."

The dog is in protective custody and receiving care at the Humane Society, Humane Society spokesperson Nina Thompson told Patch.

"The case is still under investigation," she said. "Once complete, the dog is expected to be placed up for adoption."

San Diego County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Anyone who needs help caring for their pets can contact the Humane Society. Report suspected animal cruelty or neglect to the Humane Society at 619-299-7012.