Animal Cruelty
The SPCA in Bloemfontein, South Africa reported that an abused and emaciated pitbull suffering from distemper and severe injuries was thrown over the wall into their property, most likely as it was no longer considered 'fit' to fight.
The animal was visibly emaciated and starving, with numerous wounds all over its body.
The dog's head was swollen to twice the size of its body and staff at the SPCA suspect it had either been bitten by another dog or had suffered a severe beating.
The abrasions found on the dog were typical of those that occur when dogs fight, and the aggressor or stronger dog holds the other in a grip on the ground.
To make matters worse, both of the pitbull's ears had been cut off - another sign that he was used in dog fights.
The dog was also found to be suffering from distemper.
He had also suffered injuries to his testicles, which point to a possible botched attempt to castrate him.
They believe the dog was no longer fit for dog fighting, which made its owner abuse and neglect the animal.
Reinet Meyer, spokesperson for the Bloemfontein SPCA, said that sadly the pitbull had to be euthanised because of the distemper and its extensive injuries.
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