SC Woman Charged in Dog Abuse Case, Face Book Donations to Help Dog

Laurens, SC -- Laurens County Animal control received a call about a  dog tied to a tree, no food or water. Animal Control and Laurens County Sheriffs Office have charged Elizabeth James with ill treatment of a dog.

Press Release August 17, 2018 Laurens County Sheriffs Office 

On August 16th, 2018, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was notified about an animal cruelty case on Lisbon Road. After being notified by Laurens County Animal Control, The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation. After our investigation, we obtained one warrant on Elizabeth Lena James for ill treatment of the dog in question. On 8/16/2018 Elizabeth Lena James was arrested and booked into the Laurens County Detention Center. “Inhumane treatment of animals will not be tolerated on my watch” Sheriff Don Reynolds. “No animal should have to go without food and water”. James had her bond hearing on the morning of 08/17/2018 and has a $15,000 cash or surety bond. 

A Rescue Group on Face Book is asking for donations. at this time $10,345 has been raised. To Donate

Rescue Dogs Rock NYC is asking for donations.
August 15 at 10:50 AM ·

911 EMERGENCY FUNDS NEEDED NOW FOR CHAMP

It is extremely difficult, as rescuers, to see a photo like this & to accurately convey the dog’s story through the very strong emotions of anger, hatred, despair, sadness & helplessness. ??

We just became aware of Champ’s horrific story of cruelty this morning & immediately jumped in to help & try to save his life. As is obvious in this photo taken at the scene where he was seized last night, he is very near death & the end of the road.

His condition speaks for itself. He was starved and left to die tied out in Laurens, SC. He was in hell with no way to escape. Thank god a passerby spotted him last night & contacted Animal Control. Champ was rushed to a local vet last night. He is weak, gums very pale & he was covered in maggots, even in his mouth. He needs testing & diagnostics which he will get today.

His heartbreaking story is that he is the victim of a breakup. The boyfriend apparently left him at the ex-girlfriends house and since he “was not her dog” she fed her dogs, but not Champ! ??

How sickening is that?! And yes, charges have been filed.

Champ is only 16 months old & 50 pounds. The vet said this mastiff mix should weigh 110 pounds. We are so heartbroken for this poor dog, a victim of sick, sadistic, selfish, heartless & cruel humans. We hope karma will be swift!

We do not know if Champ can be saved or if we are in time, but we can promise you we will fight like hell for him to give this young majestic dog the life he deserves!

PLEASE DONATE & HELP US SAVE CHAMP!
www.paypal.me/rescuedogsrocknyc

Thank you in advance for helping Champ ????