Injured Dog Found in Zipped Bag in Wisconsin, Owner Arrested: Report

A veterinarian scored the dog’s overall condition as a “1 out of 9,” according to the Columbia County Humane Society

A woman has been arrested after a dog with a serious head injury was found abandoned and left in a zipped up camping bag in southern Wisconsin, according to a report.

In a Facebook post shared Friday, the Columbia County Humane Society explained that the dog was found Thursday in the bag near hunting grounds in Fort Winnebago, located approximately 100 miles northwest from Milwaukee.

The dog appeared to have suffered some kind of head injury and was left in the bag, according to the post. She needed 19 staples to close her head wound.

A veterinarian also discovered a large mammary tumor, according to the organization’s post. The veterinarian scored the dog’s overall condition as a “1 out of 9.”

“We are furious this dog suffered whatever trauma she suffered and was discarded like trash,” wrote the Columbia County Humane Society. 

 
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Last night (1/21/16), we were called by the Sheriff's Department to come and pick up a dog. This dog was found by... Posted by Columbia County Humane Society on Friday, January 22, 2016

The black lab’s owner, identified as 56-year-old Terri Lynn Benson, was arrested Friday, according to NBC affiliate WMTV. She is facing charges of mistreating animals as well as abandoning animals.

The dog, named Misty, has gained 1.7 pounds since being in the care of the Columbia County Humane Society, according to the organization.

In an update posted to Facebook on Sunday, the group wrote that Misty was doing well.

“She seems to be strong willed about where she wants to go and she loves to take charge and pull ahead on the leash,” the post read.

 
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Update on Misty: We are happy to say that Misty is doing well in our care. She has gained 1.7 pounds since her arrival... Posted by Columbia County Humane Society on Sunday, January 24, 2016

Benson is due back in court on Monday. It was unclear whether she had an attorney.

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