On Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office received a call from a concerned citizen, who reported dogs that had not been given food or water for about three weeks, according to a news release from the agency.
Deputies found two of three emaciated dogs outside the home on Baldwin County 39. The third was inside the home, the release states.
One of the dogs outside the home had a cable wrapped around both of its back legs, causing one of the limbs to decompose, the release states. The dog inside the home was so malnourished it was unable to stand on its own.
Sheriff's officials haven't released the name of the dog's owner, who they were searching for as of about 11:30 a.m. today, an official said.
(Press-Register - Oct 15, 2008)
