Corpus Christi Animal Control Officers took possession of “Annabelle”, a brown pitbull mix that was found with an embedded chain around her neck on Saturday morning 02/01/2014 at approximately 10:00am. Annabelle was immediately taken to VCA Oso Vet Clinic and received medical attention.  She was later transferred to Animal Care Services to recuperate.

During Annabelle’s medical examination by VCA veterinarian, Dr. Jennifer Rizzo, she was given a body score of 3 out of 5. According to veterinarian notes and an official letter by Dr.Rizzo, Annabelle had a single laceration circumferentially around 70% of her neck. The wound was 32cm in length. The wound was 1cm deep at its worst point. No vital structures (blood vessels, nerves, trachea, etc) were exposed. Dr. Rizzo documented that the wound was likely infected.

Dr. Rizzo also documented that Annabelle was alert and responsive and had no additional external evidence of disease. She stated that in her professional opinion, based on physical examination of Annabelle, that the wound was not an imminent threat to life. She stated that the wound would need to be treated for infection.

Since Annabelle’s stay at Animal Care Services, she has been found to be a very happy and loving dog, despite her injuries. Often Animal Control Officers witness animals that are chained for extended lengths of time to be socially introverted and fearful. However Annabelle is quite the exception.

Annabelle’s friend, Zeus was also taken from the home in question. Zeus is a healthy and friendly pit bull. Both dogs appear to be adoptable and good candidates for new homes. We invite the general public or rescues to consider adopting one or both of these sweet dogs.

Animal cruelty charges are being pursued on Annabelle’s previous owners.

Veterinarian Letter: Click to Read.  annabellemedical

Prepared by:
Heather Hedrick,
Program Manager
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control
heatherhe@cctexas.com

In 2013 the Corpus Christi Police Department entered 1087 weapons as stolen into the National Crime Information Computer and the Texas Crime Information Computer system.  The weapons are “entered” into the system so that any Law Enforcement Agency can check to see if a weapon is stolen should they come upon one in their course of duties. The weapons are entered into the NCIC/TCIC system by make, model, color,  and serial number at minimum.

Of the 1087 weapons that were stolen in Corpus Christi last year, 407 (37%) were entered into the system without a serial number as the owner did not have one to provide to Officers. 173 (16%) of the weapons were taken from vehicles that were burglarized or where the vehicle was stolen and had a weapon left in the vehicle (145 total reports). In March of 2013 a weapon, that was stolen from a vehicle, was used in a two robberies and a burglary before it had even been reported stolen to police.

As a reminder please lock your weapons in a secure area when you are not at home. We also ask you to document the serial number to each one of your weapons and store it in a safe location. A vehicle glove box and even the trunk are not secure places to store a weapon. Gun safes are readily available for vehicles and are highly recommended for those with Concealed Handgun Licenses.

Don’t let weapons get into the wrong hands.

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