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From Examiner
By Cheryl Hanna

Sardis, Georgia – In the small town of Sardis, barely 50 miles south of Augusta, police officers found three tortured and starving pit bulls in a wooded area where they were left to die. The three dogs were severely injured with puncture bites from head to toe, malnourished and suffering from skin diseases.

Chief Gary Jones of the Sardis Police Department has arrested Terracne Calles, 19, and charged him with second degree animal cruelty, and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. Calles is being held at the Burke County Jail. Police are still looking for two more suspects.

Police were led to the discovery of these dogs by a tip from someone who has seen young people going in and out of the woods and has heard dogs barking.

Police photos of the dogs showed the three animals tied up in twisted ropes; one was barely able to move in the-more-than 100-degree heat. The food and water bowls only contained dirt and dried leaves. All of the dogs were severely cut up – indicative of having been bait dogs (dogs for other fighting dogs to practice on).

Investigator Mike Cullinan is in charge of the investigation, and equates this kind of egregious treatment of animal torture to serial killers:  “You do this to an animal? You don’t have any kind of feeling to human life. That’s my opinion.”

Richmond County Animal Control stated the dogs were too severely injured to be helped, and all three of the dogs were euthanized.

Both humane advocates and police officers have been deeply affected by the heartbreaking discovery of the dogs and hope that people who know something about this canine crime come forward with more information. Just watching illegal dogfighting is punishable by a $5000 fine.

Local authorities are asking anyone with information to call 706-551-0208. Anyone calling in with information may remain anonymous. Please don’t let these poor dogs have suffered and died in vain.


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I am a pit bull , I am big and strong
Tell me what did I do wrong
I will follow you do whatever you ask
There is for me, no impossible task
Yet some of you see me and you run
Don’t you know I want to play, have fun
You spit at me, kick me, set me on fire
Why do these terrible things transpire
There is no more loyal, loving friend than i
Just think about it, please give me a try

Karen Lyons Kalmenson