(Washington CH) -- Bonnie, a six-year-old Coonhound had to have immediate medical treatment after a tie-out cable was found in a large open wound under her neck. A good Samaritan discovered the injury while petting Bonnie after she was roaming loose and approached them on January 24.
Humane Agents Brad Adams and Johnny Daugherty Jr. responded to the location and brought Bonnie to the FRHS clinic where she was examined by Dr. Lee Schrader. Surgery was needed to close the wound which was infected.
Bonnie, who wasn't wearing a dog license, continued to remain in the care of FRHS under the Fayette County Dog Warden's 72-hour hold policy in accordance with state law, which expired on Friday, January 27. The Fayette County Dog Warden Department transferred custody to FRHS shortly afterward on the following Saturday.
While the investigation by humane agents continues, Bonnie is waiting for her new, forever home. "She is a very sweet dog who loves going for walks and being around people. " said Brad Adams, Chief Humane Agent
FRHS humane agents work under the humane law enforcement department of the organization, responding to calls about the welfare of animals and the ones who are sick or injured. Their humane agents also serve Ross County.
Please consider being a part of Bonnie's care and future animals in need of help by making a contribution online at www.fayetteregionalhumane.org or by sending a donation to the Fayette Regional Humane Society at 153 S. Main St., Ste. 3 - Washington C.H., OH 43160
The Fayette Regional Humane Society is a non-profit (501(c)(3), volunteer organization. They rely on donations, grants, and fundraising to carry out their mission. The Humane Society is the only organization in Fayette County able to respond to calls about abused, neglected, and injured domestic animals, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. To learn more about the Fayette Regional Humane Society, please visit their website at www.fayetteregionalhumane.org.
Kevin Coleman covers local government and culture for iHeart Media Southern Ohio. For stories or questions, contact the iHeart Southern Ohio Newsroom or Kevin Coleman
Humane Agent Johnny Daugherty Jr. and FRHS Executive Director Dr. Lee Schrader with Bonnie in the clinic