Woman sentenced after emaciated puppy is euthanised

1NewsStuffWednesday 17 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A woman has been ordered to complete community work and undergo supervision after pleading guilty to ill-treating a five-month-old pitbull cross. The puppy, named Patchy, was found emaciated with a fractured hip, a bullet wound, and a stomach containing numerous fishbones. The animal was subsequently euthanised.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 17 Sep 2025, 11:23am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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    Starving, limping puppy with bullet in leg euthanised (opens in new tab)

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    Puppy euthanised after being found with fractured hip and bullet wound (opens in new tab)