Lancaster County Animal Shelter
Coverage of Lancaster County Animal Shelter in the Nexus archive.
- Abandoned, critically injured Lancaster County dog finds new hope
A critically injured dog named Hope was found abandoned in Lancaster County, South Carolina, and is now recovering with a foster family. The SPCA and Lancaster County Animal Shelter are providing medical care and offering a $1,600 reward for information about her condition.
- $1,600 reward offered for information surrounding critically injured dog found in Lancaster County
Lancaster County officials in South Carolina are offering a $1,600 reward for information about a critically injured dog named Hope, found with severe infections, matted hair, and bone deformities consistent with rickets. The dog was discovered in a trash dumping area on June 16, and authorities suspect prolonged abuse or neglect due to the severity of her condition.
- ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’: Lancaster County officials investigate after dog found critically injured on road
Lancaster County officials are investigating after a critically injured dog named Hope was found on a county road. Hope, estimated to be 8-12 years old, was severely underweight, infected, and had severe bone deformities in her paws. Officials suspect prolonged abuse or neglect, with possible rickets from malnutrition, and the sheriff's office has been notified.
- Dog in ‘extremely’ critical condition found on road in Lancaster County, officials say
A female dog named Hope was found in 'extremely' critical condition with severe infections, matted hair, and paw deformities in Lancaster County. Animal control and veterinarians believe she suffered from prolonged abuse and neglect. The dog was not chipped, and officials are seeking public help to identify her origin.