Ears mutilations. Those"home made" butchered surgeries were most likely done with scissors or kitchen knives, and without anesthetics and adequate hygiene care.

All these dogs were thankfully rescued. The 15 year old boy who cut little Sara's ears off with scissors was arrested and charged.

Many Pit Bulls and Pit mixes suffer a painful death as a result of infection following the attempt by ignorant individuals to perform those surgeries at home and without the proper care and knowledge. This terribly cruel practice is gaining in popularity everywhere in the US. Cropping the ears of a dog is a serious medical surgery that should only be done by a professional veterinarian.

Clifford was dragged from a truck. His skin was"burned" off on one side of his body from being dragged.

Literally covered in mange, this lucky little girl was rescued and nursed back to health. Read her story.

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Police seek information on deadly abuse of puppy

The Texarkana, Texas, Police Department is investigating the mutilation of this pit bull puppy. The dog was tied up in a backyard in the 1100 block of East 32nd Street when the assailants gouged seven holes in his skin with what appeared to be a cookie cutter or large pipe. The animal was injured to the point she had to be put to sleep.

If you have information concerning this or any other crime in the Texarkana area, call CRIMESTOPPERS at 903-793-STOP.

If your tip results in the arrest or indictment of a suspect, you may receive a reward of up to $1,000. You will remain anonymous.