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Tortured Stolen Dog Recovers and Reunites with Loving Owners

by Katherine

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Chunky, a Chihuahua mix from England, was stolen from his home in late October by four underage males. The dog endured days of torture and was dumped by abusers, believing the dog was dead. However, the tiny dog clung to life and was found alive by RSPCA rescuers. They saved, nursed back to health, and reunited him with his owners. The teenage animal abusers faced a judge and received punishment.

 

Chunky with his owners after his full recovery. Photo credit: Tom Savvides
Chunky with his owners after his full recovery. Photo credit: Tom Savvides

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Itv reports the dog snatchers and abusers ranged in ages from 15 to 16 years old. They held the dog for several days, fed him drugs, punched, kicked, set him on fire, and broke the dog’s leg and neck. After the torture, the criminals believed the dog was dead and tossed him as garbage in Margate, England.

Once found, the dog was rushed to local veterinarians who examined him. Experts say the abuse Chunky endured lasted about six days, but the damage caused took weeks to undo.

Chunky while healing from his abuse. Photo credit: RSPCA
Chunky while healing from his abuse. Photo credit: RSPCA

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“This was the most disturbing case I have ever dealt with – by an absolute mile,” said RSPCA inspector Caroline Doe. “The defendants may have been young and confessed to being under the influence of drugs but the cruelty they inflicted on this poor dog was extreme, barbaric and inexcusable.”

 

Photo credit: RSPCA
Photo credit: RSPCA

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All four teenagers pleaded guilty. Their sentence included getting banned from owning a pet for five years, placed under probation for the next 12 months, and paying fines from $700 to $9,000.

As for Chunky, after weeks of intensive care and rehabilitation, he is back to normal and in the arms of his owners – twin sisters Lisa-Marie and Bonnie-Lee Fittall. Despite the unimaginable pain and abuse the dog experienced during his hell on earth days, he is as happy and friendly as ever.

 

Apparently, Facebook keeps taking this photo down. We won't.
Apparently, Facebook keeps taking this photo down. We won’t.

 

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