Dogs Jaw Taped Shut, Throat Slashed

[samoyedman]

http://www.smh.com.au/national/dogs-jaw-ta...0714-10aod.html

A dog has had its jaw taped shut and its throat slashed in an attack that has sickened RSPCA workers.

The good natured Staffordshire cross terrier, whom carers have named Franky, was found at a park south of Cairns last Thursday.

Her jaw had been taped shut, her throat cut and she was having trouble breathing when animal welfare officers from the local council arrived to collect her.

RSPCA Inspector Cameron Buswell said it was hard to believe there were people in the community capable of such cruelty.

"This would have to be up there as one of the more horrific cases we've dealt with," he said.

"The poor dog must have been petrified. How she didn't die is miraculous."

He said Franky was recovering well with her carer and had begun to come out of her shell.

"She is a really nice natured animal and she loves being with people."

Inspector Buswell said the RSPCA was appealing for information from the public to find those responsible.

AAP

[spottychick]

Oh for gods sake! When will they take serious action against these absolute cowardly psychos??? The last one who attacked "Bentley" was sent on home because he had a mental illness - and nothing was done about him or his likelihood of doing it again.

I'm not sure what the point is of finding those responsible if nothing is done when they do!!!!

Give the creeps to me and I'll make it worthwhile.

[Kody's_Mum]

Thank heavens the dog survived this horrible abuse!!

I hope they catch the sicko who did this, mind you as SpottyChick points out, they will probably only receive a slap on the wrist if that!

[dogbesotted]

bloody hell! poor dog ..

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[dianed]

There a case not long up that way with a dog chained to concrete blocks and left in the heat. The same inspector was involved, I wonder if the sicko was caught and charged?

[sandra64]

what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!! what can us mere mortals do to stop this crap.....When are the rule makers going to sit up and realise penalties have to be toughened....This is getting worse and it is sickening to think these people have tendancies to hurt and torture so they do it to animals so they cant get into trouble....they get their thrills at the expense of the poor animals....with NO CONSIQUENCES

[Alyosha]

People can be bloody awful.

It's not just the penalties that are the major hurdle for prosecuting authorities though, it's often the burden of proof. These offences have to be proved "beyond reasonable doubt" and unfortunately, with animals unable to give witness details that can be very hard to do. Animals are voiceless in our justice system, as are very young children.

[heroeswit]

There a case not long up that way with a dog chained to concrete blocks and left in the heat. The same inspector was involved, I wonder if the sicko was caught and charged?

That person has not been caught (going by our local papers) but the amount of similar incidents is disturbing. plus all the dogs that are getting taken/ stolen. my pup will be very well secured when I leave the house

[steve11]

Absolute scum, i hope the culprit rots in hell. It is a proven fact that humans that are harmful towards animals eventually graduate to being harmful towards humans, yet the authorities do nothing to stop this type of human garbage from continuing to flourish.

[GeckoTree]

****** theres some sick bastard people around. It makes me sick knowing people like this are everywhere.

[ash&elar]

Discusting, and as others have said the culprit will prob get away with a slap on the wrist if that.

[Brennan's Mum]

Absolutely Despicable

I am literally sick of seeing all these cases where some one abuses an animal and walks away with a slap on the wrist. It really is a sad view on our society when lawmakers allow these people responsible for horrible cruelty to walk away with little punishment.

[nikivds]

poor thing!!!! what is wrong with people!!??!! i should stop reading these things they make me so sad

[Lyla]

It disgusts me that there are people like this.

[haylz27]

This is absolutely appalling.

What I don't get is how can someone do this?! It's disgusting.

Thank goodness that the poor dog survived though, I hope she recovers completely.

[dandybrush]

i feel sad and disheartened also. that poor beautiful natured dog, what an ordeal ;)

[Polecatty]

I simply can't understand how someone could do that. I just can't.

[alycerh]

Thats disgusting..

Harsher punishments should be put in place for creeps like this that could harm an innocent animal.

if someone did that to my dogs, i would do the same to them.

[Loving my Oldies]

You can imagine the outcry if someone did take retribution in the same manner as the crime.

Yet the people who carry out these despicably cruel acts are just let off time and time again. It beggars believe really. I just wonder where judges and magistrates keep their comprehension of the ramifications of their lack of action.

[alycerh]

If this were a human not a dog a much harsher punishment would be put in place.