SOFLA Puppy Victim Of Animal Cruelty

(CBS4) FT. LAUDERDALE So many puppies in South Florida are victims of abuse like the 3 month old pit-bull mix who had to undergo surgery when someone tried to crop her ears Tuesday.

The puppy was brought to the Humane Society of Broward County Tuesday and underwent surgery to repair her ears.

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.