Dog's Ears Cut Off Date: Nov 28, 2006
A 3 month old pit-bull mix had to undergo surgery when someone tried to
crop her ears Nov 28. The puppy was brought to the Humane Society of
Broward County and underwent surgery to repair her ears.
Plantation, FL (US)
Disposition: Open
The person who brought her to the shelter said she was a stray that they
found off of 441 in the Plantation area.
Official say this is felony animal cruelty and the person who did this
could face up to five years in jail and or up to a $5,000 fine.
Cropping of ears and docking of tails, is done for cosmetic reasons and
is only to be performed by a state licensed veterinarian.
Individuals who fight dogs also remove the ears so that the dogs do not
have anything to grab on to.
The puppy, who now has the name "Holiday", will go to a foster home to
heal before she can be adopted.
Since she is a stray, the shelter will hold her for three days to see if
an owner comes forward.
The adoption fee is $125 for puppies and includes spay/neuter,
up-to-date vaccinations and more.
For more information about adoptions call 954-989-3977.