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Many caring New Mexicans came together to help Pino and his family. Thank You!
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Eighteen-month-old Pino was found Sunday with an arrow through his hind leg. A Torrance County man came home from visiting his wife at a health care facility to find his dog, Pino, was missing from his enclosure.
Later, Pino turned up with an arrow in his leg and the man contacted Torrance County Animal Control, who had assisted him in the past to care for his dog.
This was the
second dog shot by a bow and arrow in Torrance County in less than a week. The dogs turned up in different areas with different styles of arrows, but both dogs were off their properties and both have received vet care for their injuries.
Watch KRQE’s excellent coverage here.
“Shooting a dog with a bow and arrow is horribly cruel,” said Sherry Mangold, Cruelty Case Manager for APNM. “Torrance County animal ordinances require all persons, ‘…having custody of any animal to keep the animal restrained on their property to prevent damage or harm to people, other animals and property,’” added Mangold, “This is a sad reminder that it’s not only illegal but dangerous for dogs off their property.”
Animal Protection of New Mexico is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information on the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Attorney General’s Animal Cruelty Hotline at
1-877-5-HUMANE. Callers may remain anonymous. New Mexico is serious about maintaining a humane state for animals.
Pino returned home Tuesday night. The 87-year-old owner was in tears with gratitude to everyone who helped out – Torrance County Animal Shelter, Torrance County Sheriff’s Office, Western Trails Veterinary Hospital and Animal Protection of New Mexico. Pino is recovering nicely.
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