Owner Stabs, Hits Dog With Hammer: PSPCA

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Officials say Michaella's owner Brandon Cramer of Saylorsburg, stabbed and struck his dog in the head with a hammer. Cramer, who also owned two other dogs, is charged with four counts of animal cruelty for lack of veterinary care.

Michaella was taken to the veterinary hospital in Monroe County where she currently remains in critical condition. If she survives, Michaella will face a long recovery.

The additional dogs in question, including two adult mastiff-types and two puppies, were transported back to the PSPCA’s headquarters in Philadelphia.

One of the pups, 1-year-old Mordecai, has already been adopted.

"The Pennsylvania SPCA cannot stand for acts of outright cruelty toward animals as evidenced by the acts of the individual involved here,” said CEO Jerry Buckley. “We look forward to getting justice for her and continuing to investigate and prosecute all cases of animal cruelty and neglect in Monroe County.”

The PSPCA has created a fundraising campaign for members of the public to contribute to giving animals, like Michaella, a second chance: http://pspca.kintera.org/michaella