Bait Dog's Torture “the Worst” in Camden: Shelter

Pit bull's wounds were "sealed" by dirty motor oil

A pit bull mix that authorities believe was used as a “bait dog” is recovering from abuse that is “the worst” Camden County Animal Shelter workers have ever seen.

The dog, named “Hero,” was found covered in mud, oil and dried blood outside a Camden apartment on the 300 block of Boyd Street on Monday, authorities at the Camden County Animal Shelter in Blackwood told the Courier Post.

The dirty motor oil had been poured all over the dog’s gaping gashes to seal the wounds.

"He's one of the worst," Laura Buonpastore, who has been supervising Hero’s care at the shelter, told the Courier Post. "Usually they'll have a couple wounds, but he had to get put under right away to clean out his neck."

Animal control officials believe he was chained for sport so two dogs could try to subdue him.

The dog had a quarter-sized wound near his left eye and another on his forehead, with scabs forming on his neck and sides. A vet had to lance a festering abscess, which is still being drained.

And yet, after all of the pain and abuse Hero has been through, shelter workers say he is full of love.

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"He has no aggression toward other dogs so far that we can tell," Buonpastore told the Courier Post. "He's very curious. To be attacked by two other dogs -- it's kind of amazing to see him not really be aggressive."

No one has acknowledged owning the dog. No one has been charged with abuse.

For now "Hero" is recovering from his injuries. The shelter hopes that he will be up for adoption soon.

To get info on Hero or to make a donation for his care, contact the Camden County shelter at 856-401-1300.


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