AR-News: (NZ) 'Punished' dog prompts flood of offers of help

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

05.04.2004 2.05 pm 

A dog dragged behind a car has become an unwitting mascot and fundraiser for 
a Northland SPCA. 
Tipa, a young German Shepherd Huntaway cross, prompted a national outcry from 
animal lovers after he was dragged behind a vehicle at speeds of up to 80km/h 
in early February. 
It was an apparently violent form of punishment for the dog running away from 
his home at Rawhiti, 34km northeast of Russell. 
Tipa received extensive injuries and could not stay on his feet after the 
punishment. 
However, since he was taken to the SPCA he has made a steady recovery and has 
prompted a flow of gifts and cash to the Bay SPCA. 
The cash is going towards Tipa's operations but some of the gifts -- with the 
donors' approval -- are being given to his Bay SPCA mates. 



full story:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=3558963&thesection=news&
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