Williams was arrested after a domestic dispute where he allegedly struck his girlfriend in the face and attempted to cut off the dog's leg, authorities said. The animal was found in nearby woods, her left femur shattered in 10 places.
A large knife was used to attack Bella, a 4-month-old terrier mix, to punish the dog’s other owner, according to Chatham Animal Rescue and Education. The dog, who had surgery at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, is expected to walk again.
"She's such a fantastic little girl, so initially it was heartbreaking to see her like that," said Dr. Elaine Holmes, the surgeon who operated on the pup.
Domestic violence incidents involving pets are not uncommon, said Molly Jenkins, human-animal interaction specialist with the American Humane Association. Authorities see pet abuse as a red flag for other types of abuse, including child abuse, she said.
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