Dog Survives After Being Left in Memphis Backyard for 3 Months Without Any Food; Owner Arrested

Stories of animal abuse and neglect make our hearts break and our blood boil. Often times, there is never any justice. Thankfully — in this story, the owner who severely neglected a dog was caught and arrested.

Animal services in Memphis, Tennessee received a call about a dog being kept in a backyard. Apparently, the dog had been outside and chained for a significant amount of time. They immediately went to check on the situation.

When animal services arrived at the home, they were in complete shock when they saw the condition of the dog. They were utterly devastated. The dog, named Nino, was in a dire situation. He was emaciated beyond belief.

What’s even worse is that when they went to speak with the owner of the dog — what came out of his mouth was unbelievable. He informed them that he had been away for three months and never made arrangements for anyone to watch the dog.

Completely stunned, the animal rescue team knew they had to get this dog to the animal hospital immediately. It was only a matter of time before sweet Nino wouldn’t have the strength to carry on.