Texas: Karen Cisneros arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog Rocky to starve as well as get infested with hookworms, fleas, ear mites

TEXAS -- A dog owner is facing charge, because cops say she neglected her animal.

Animal Control went to the home and found Rocky suffering from extreme malnourishment (emaciation).

The owner surrendered Rocky, but cops say she denied being neglectful.

Rocky was seen by a vet who confirmed malnourishment (starvation), but said rocky also had hookworms, was infested with fleas, and ear mites.

Ingleside Police on Thursday arrested Rocky's owner, Karen Cisneros, she's charged with animal cruelty.

Meanwhile, police say Rocky is doing much better, He's being treated, fed, and loved.

(KZTV10 - April 28, 2016)