Prestonsburg Police: Dog Shot In Head; Tail Cut Off

Police in Floyd County are trying to find the person who shot a dog in the head and cut off its tail.

Police said the German Shepard was found wandering in Prestonsburg.

Investigators say some good samaritans took her to a vet.

She was then flown on an airplane to an emergency animal hospital in Louisville.

The dog nicknamed ‘Cello’ was treated at BluePearl Veterinary Partners.

She underwent surgery Tuesday night.

The Prestonsburg Police Department was actively investigating the case.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the department at 606.886.1010.

The Arrow Fund was accepting donations to help Cello.

Click here for more information on the group.

It also put graphic photos of the dog on its Facebook page.

The images were disturbing, but could be found here.

The Humane Society of the United States said it was offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.