But now Winnie the dog has been taken in by the Doc Williams SPCA and is on the road to recovery.
“We named her Winnie after Winnie the pooh, if you remember Winnie got his head stuck in a honey jar and we just thought that was kind of appropriate. She's a very sweet, very docile dog,” said Martha Atkinson.
She's under round-the-clock medical care, and officials there say she is recovering slowly from a distressing ordeal after being left behind in a wooded area near Goose Creek.
Animal Control officers found Winnie with her head stuck in a plastic pretzel jar. They believe she was so hungry she was trying to luck the crumbs inside the jar and got her head stuck.
Officers had to cut the jar open in order to free Winnie's head, and after they did they found a tracking device around her neck -- one commonly used by hunters.
“Some people consider hunting dogs as property as opposed to a pet, however I think the story and resilience of this dog show that they are living, breathing creatures and they are thoughtful and caring and that humans should take responsibility for their welfare,” Atkinson said.
SPCA officials say they tried to contact the person they believe owns Winnie, but have not had their calls answered. Without knowing who owns the dog, SPCA officials say they can't pursue animal cruelty charges.
"I do not know the history of the dog before I found the dog, the poor body condition certainly could have been secondary to having this jar stuck on her head,” said Dr. Dave Klugman.
Doctors say Winnie should weigh more than 40 pounds, but was found weighing only 18 pounds -- but she's slowly gaining weight.
While she is doing much better, Winnie is still battling the effects of pneumonia and malnutrition.
“We would love to know more about her story but most important thing is her future story," Atkinson said.
That future includes an adoption and a new home, hopefully. Once Winnie's health rebounds a little bit, she will be up for adoption.
(ABCNEWS4 - Dec 9, 2015)
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