CAHOKIA, IL (FOX2now.com)—
Photos taken of a young pit bull left in a trash can contain some disturbing images. An open wound around his neck is the result of an extension cord embedded under his skin. A Cahokia, IL woman was charged on Tuesday with Cruel Treatment of Animals. Tracia Johnson, 34, is accused of throwing the dog away."It's horrible," said Lt. James Jones, Cahokia police department.
He said the extension cord was meant to replace a leash that broke away too many times.
"I guess the person decided that since he kept breaking the chain to put a cord around its neck and fasten him to the chain," Johnson said.
Police made the arrest one day after we reported the abuse on Sunday.
"That helped us a lot people finally started coming around and saying hey I think this dog was there so it helped out a lot in this investigation," said Jones.
The good news is Tommy is making a remarkable recovery. He shows no signs of aggression just signs of looking for love. Interest in adopting Tommy has spread nationwide.
"We have people from Michigan, Wisconsin, you name it writing asking about Tommy," said Jackie Spiker.
Spiker is the co-founder of Hope Animals Rescue in Alton, Il. She's trying to help Tommy learn how to fetch a ball. It seems he has no idea how to play. Spiker expects Tommy to be available for adoption after a month or so.
"It's going to have a great ending and that means more to me than anything and I'm sure it's going to mean a lot to Mr. Tommy," said Spiker.
For more information about Tommy's recover go to www.hoperescues.com
