January 16, 2009

Media Release (For Immediate Release)

Bobbie’s Plight Touches Hundreds

The story of a badly mis-treated dog has led to hundreds of offers of a good home and donations towards vet bills- from as far away are Ireland.

Bobbie, a mastiff cross, had its mouth bound shut with electrical tape. His legs had also been tied with rope leaving deep scars.

Because its mouth had been taped up Bobbie’s was unable to pant properly and part of his tongue had to be surgically removed says Neil Wells, manager of Waitakere City Council’s animal welfare division. He describes it as one of the worst cases of animal cruelty he has ever seen.

But since media reports of the incident, Mr Wells and his team have been inundated with calls, offering homes and donations towards Bobbie’s vet bills.

One e-mail even came from Ireland (below).

“This was a horrific case but the response from the public really does restore your faith in humanity,” says Mr Wells.

He and his staff are now sifting through the many offers and will interview prospective owners in the next few weeks. “Bobbie has a lovely nature. He’s quite boisterous but has a great temperament. I’m certain we will find him a loving home.”

Meanwhile Mr Wells expects to prosecute Bobbie’s previous owners, for ill-treatment under the Animal Welfare Act, within a fortnight.

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