Puppy intentionally shot at homeless encampment sparks police investigation
By Jeremiah Estrada
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KAPOLEI, Hawaii (KITV) — An animal cruelty investigation is underway after a puppy was shot at a homeless encampment in Kapolei on Wednesday leaving her in need of emergency surgery.
A puppy was shot on purpose at a homeless encampment in Kapolei on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 29, prompting a police investigation into the first-degree animal cruelty. Getting shot left her in urgent need of a neuro spinal surgery.
“She is so sweet and loving. She drags her body to come and sit close to people,” KAT Charities Executive Director Karen Tyson said in a Facebook post.
After getting rescued, the puppy was named Pretzel because “her little legs pretzel up and crisscross.”
Pretzel is now receiving treatment at the Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center (VERC) of Hawaii animal hospital. Tyson has begun a GoFundMe to support the puppy’s surgery.
Police are looking to charge the suspect with a felony animal cruelty charge. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is asked to call 911, CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300 or visit any police station.
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