Police Seeking Injured Dog's Owner in Gwinnett

DULUTH, GA — A six-month-old puppy was found in Gwinnett County with multiple significant injuries and now police want to talk to her owner.

The puppy, now named Mandy, was found at The Columns at Club Drive apartment complex, at 3920 Club Drive in Duluth, on February 27. The brown-and-white pup was brought to Gwinnett County's animal shelter by a passerby in the complex.

A forensic veterinarian and other doctors from the University of Georgia found the puppy had multiple fractures to three of her legs. The fractures all were at different stages of healing, suggesting she got the injuries at different times.

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Mandy also had several broken ribs and, at first, was unable to walk.

Gwinnett County Police officers canvassed the area, but were never able to find out any information about Mandy's owner. Veterinarians performed surgery to put pins in her legs and those injuries are healing well, police say.

She is currently in the Gwinnett County Jail Dog program at the Gwinnett County Jail. How she was injured remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective J. Maddox at 770 513-5300 or Animal Cruelty Investigator Joey Brooks at 770 513-5700.

To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers website. You can also text your tip to “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department