Sgt. Wilbur Gross of the Cynthiana Police Department said that warrants were signed last week after the dog was rescued from an abandoned residence at 203 W. Penn St.
Donna Golden and Edward Golden are wanted on charges of cruelty to animals, abandonment of animals and criminal mischief.
After leaving the Penn Street property nearly two weeks ago, the couple was staying with friends in the area. However, at one point they left Harrison County and moved in with friends in Morehead, Ky., according to Gross.
Gross said authorities have been contacted and the warrants are on record.
Gross said his investigation has also led to information that Edward Golden rescued the border collie mix dog about five years ago in Lexington while he was working with a heating and air conditioning firm.
“He got it back to good health and then this is what happened,” Gross said of the alleged neglect. “This is the second time that dog has gone through this.”
Animal Control Officer Paul Colson said Monday the dog has been showing some improvements.
“We put out food morning, noon and night, and each time it’s all gone,” Colson said.
The dog weighed 33 pounds when it was rescued from the house. During a follow-up vet assessment Tuesday, the dog weighed in at 39.5 pounds.
Officer Alan Fryman, Animal Control, said the dog should gain another 30 to 50 pounds to be at proper weight.
Fryman said the dog is starting to grow some of its hair back as well. It has tested negative for mange and heartworm.
He said there has been an out-pouring of concern for the animal since its rescue last week.
As far as his disposition, Fryman said he let the dog ride in the front seat with him to the veterinarian on Tuesday.
“It’s amazing the difference in last week and this week,” Colson said.
“What he needs now is time, love and food,” Fryman said.
(Cynthiana Democrat - Sept 27, 2012)
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