Reward offered after three neglected dogs found

McKamey Animal Center is asking the public for help finding who is responsible for abandoning three seriously neglected dogs in the 3400 block of Lightfoot Mill Road around or before Oct. 12.
McKamey Animal Center is asking the public for help finding who is responsible for abandoning three seriously neglected dogs in the 3400 block of Lightfoot Mill Road around or before Oct. 12.

McKamey Animal Center is asking the public for help finding who is responsible for abandoning three seriously neglected dogs in the 3400 block of Lightfoot Mill Road around or before Oct. 12.

The dogs were found by some railroad tracks which is a common location for abandoned animals, according to a news release.

"All three dogs were extremely thin and looked like walking skeletons," said McKamey Animal Service's Officer Rebecca Ross. "One was too weak to stand without falling over. They all had severe skin infections and hair loss."

photo McKamey Animal Center is asking the public for help finding who is responsible for abandoning three seriously neglected dogs in the 3400 block of Lightfoot Mill Road around or before Oct. 12.

The dogs, all pit bulls, appear to be siblings and are about 4 to 6 months old. They are all being treated for starvation, skin infections and parasites at the McKamey Animal Center Veterinary Clinic.

Ross said the dogs are rebounding quickly, gaining weight, playful and are all expected to make a full recovery.

The $500 reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved with the neglect and abandonment of the dogs.

"We are able to offer this $500 reward thanks to an anonymous donor," Executive Director Jamie McAloon said. "Animal cruelty is a criminal offense in Tennessee and we take these cases very seriously. Someone knows who owned these dogs and we intend to locate them for questioning."

Anyone with information is asked to call the center at 423-305-6509 or the tip line at 423-305-6508 or e-mail jmcaloon@mckameyanimalcenter.org.

There is no reason for any animal in the City of Chattanooga to ever have to suffer or die from neglect, McAloon said, as there are ample free services through McKamey Animal Center for pet owners in need of help.

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