The breakdown:
- A Warren couple says their 16-year-old, five-pound dog, Ellie, was taken from their yard Monday; a neighbor reportedly saw a woman remove her.
- Ellie was found days later after a woman brought her to a veterinary clinic, saying she had found the dog after she was hit; clinic staff described Ellie’s injuries as burns.
- Ellie is receiving treatment at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services. Her owners say she is getting stronger and are seeking information about who injured her.
- Warren police are investigating. The family is raising money for Ellie’s veterinary bills, and anyone with information can contact Detective Palmer at 586-574-4841.
WARREN, Mich. — A Warren couple said their 16-year-old dog, Ellie, was stolen from their front yard at their home, only to be dropped off days later at a veterinary office. But they said what happened to the dog while she was gone is even more disturbing — as the dog was covered in burns.
Rebecca and Mike Jones said they were devastated when they learned Ellie had been dropped off at a veterinary office Saturday, several days after her disappearance.
“She looked like someone skinned our dog,” Mike Jones said…