A Natchitoches resident found a dog near Parkway Drive and Paula Lane in East Natchitoches on June 11. The one year old pit-bull mix was very thin and had injuries to her face area and head. She was taken to a local veterinarian where it was determined the injuries to her face were burns. Natchitoches Animal Control Officers are seeking the public’s assistance in locating this dog’s owner and/ or suspects in this animal cruelty case.
Anyone with information should call The Natchitoches Animal Shelter at (318) 357-3885 or NPD at (318) 352-8101.
Have arrests been made in this case? Torturing animals is viewed as a classic example of aberrant behavior leading to more extreme violence. Please anyone having information on this contact the police. You will be saving the community from a potential violent offender.