Boulder City authorities searching for information on abused puppy

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (KTNV) — Boulder City authorities are asking for help finding the owners of an abused dog.

According to social media posts, a dog was found on 7th Street "scarred and profoundly injured."

The puppy, estimated to be about 10 weeks old, was reportedly inside a fenced yard of a person who doesn't know how it got there.

The rottweiler mix, nicknamed Seven for now, is at the Boulder City Animal Hospital receiving treatment for its injuries.

Seven has been treated for a dislocated jaw, eye and facial damage, and missing teeth. Veterinarians have determined that his injuries were consistent with human animal abuse.

"The Boulder City Police Department takes all cases relating to animal abuse extremely seriously," Detective Sergeant Tiffany Driscoll said. "The level of abuse this puppy received at the hands of a human is shocking to the conscious. We hope someone will come forward with any information regarding the puppy's caretakers, origins, or anything which could lead to an arrest and prosecution in this case."

Within in the last two days, Seven has had two surgeries, including removing one of his eyes due to extensive damage.

"Thankfully, now, Seven is in great hands and is expected to make a full recovery, said Boulder City Animal Control Supervisor Ann Inabnitt. "We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support from our Boulder City Community and residents in Southern Nevada who have provided numerous donations and offers to aide in the care of Seven during his long recovery."

Anyone with information is asked to call 702-293-9283 or email Detective Brett Wibrew at bwibrew@bcnv.org.

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