The animal rescue community has rallied together raising fears $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persoons responsible for dumping a German Shepard with a zip tied muzzle on a hiking trail in Malibu July 3rd.
The LA County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call from hikers who discovered the dog 250 feet down a hiking trail. The dog was taken to a local animal shelter.
According to KTLA, the German shepherd was given the name Argon by his caregivers, is now recovering from abuse and multiple illnesses such as inflammation, warts and skin tags on his legs, stomach and groin. Officials suspected that he may have been exposed to poison oak during his time lost in the wild.
During the examination process it was discoovered Argon is suffering from lymphoma, cancer of the lymphatic system.
Maria Dales, the founder and director of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County who took Argon last week told KTLA Argon remains a “gentle soul” despite the abandonment and abuse he’s suffered.
“He seems to sense that we are all here to help him and his trust level is growing,” Dales said. “He doesn’t appear to be as introverted as he was when he arrived.”
The rescue will be seeking a more concrete diagnosis and treatment for Argon’s lymphatic cancer.
Argon’s case is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills station at 818-878-1808.
In Defense of Animals is accepting donations and collecting tips related to Argon’s case, which can be provided anonymously or directly by calling 415-879-6879.
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