Pit bull rescued after abuse

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Updated: 7:50 AM Jul 25, 2008 Pit bull rescued after abuse Rescuers look for new home for friendly dog that may have been used in fighting rings. Posted: 7:19 PM Jul 24, 2008 Reporter: Stephanie Stang Email Address: stephanie.stang@wndu.com Press Release

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A dog left to die on a dead end road is getting a second chance.

Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan hopes to find a home for a pit bull possibly used as bait for fighting.

He was found on Sunday in Benton Township tied to a tree and left to die.

Rescuers believe he was used in training for dog fights and lost.

The dog was taken to Hecht Vetrinary Hospital with an infected and broken leg, which was amputated.

Despite that this pit bull's tail is always wagging. Rescuers say the dog is very friendly and loving.

“He loves to get petted and loves any sort of attention. He just thrives for it. He has a good attitude, loves to run, as much as he can,” says Brandon Hecht from the Hecht Veterinary Hospital.

If you know anything about who hurt this dog Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan is offering a two hundred dollar reward.

Please call Sue Burkhard with Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan at (269) 369-3151 or Det. Lt. Delmar Lange from the Benton Township Police Dept. (269) 025-1135 x118

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