Golden Lab had to be euthanized due to massive internal injuriesRoberts, Wisconsin (St. Croix County) - Neighbors of Michael Wondra became disturbed when they heard his Golden Lab yelping and crying in pain for two hours. They went to investigate and discovered a Golden Lab tied up behind his residence. The puppy had a bloody bottom and a plastic spoon was inserted inside the animal's rectum. Horrified, they reported the incident. Police responded and the spoon was discovered inside Wondra's residence, covered with blood and feces.
The 9-month-old puppy was taken an emergency animal clinic, but had to be euthanized because of extensive internal injuries, punctured intestine. So here we have it.... one dead puppy and one very sick puppy.
Wondra was arrested on suspicion of animal mistreatment and spent the weekend in jail. He is now out on a $2,000 bond and back home with his girlfriend and two young children. I hope the children are checked out by a physician. St. Croix County is looking into the case and additional charges may be filed.
Update: Wondra charged with felony
"The clinic's evaluation found Marley had been kicked in the hindquarters, hips and abdomen, according to the complaint. An exam showed Marley's abdomen "was severely septic with free feces and bacteria in the abdomen, likely caused by colonic perforation," the complaint states.
Update: 04-23-10Michael Wondra pleads not guilty to animal cruelty by reason of mental defect* at his arraignment in St. Croix County Court on Friday.
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Mental defect is defined as mental retardation, brain damage or other biological dysfunction that is associated with distress or disability causing symptoms or impairment.