Jacksonville, Florida – A woman has been arrested following the cruel death of an emaciated Great Dane dubbed Miracle. A good Samaritan found the skeletal dog curled up by the side of a road last Sunday.
Despite veterinary intervention, the dog could not be saved. A large reward was offered for assistance in finding the person responsible, and last night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 42-year-old Dawn Lipford.
In a public release, the authorities said:
Our Vice Unit detectives worked tirelessly with ACPS to identify who was responsible for leaving Miracle in such terrible condition. First Coast Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $8,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case, thanks to a generous donation, and we asked for your help; 42-year-old Dawn Lipford is behind bars tonight after abandoning a Great Dane on the side of a Jacksonville road earlier this week.
Public support and the offering of a large reward resulted in numerous tips from the public. The sheriff’s office thanked the community for their support with the investigation:
Thank you to the entire Jacksonville community for coming together to seek justice for this dog. Our partnership with First Coast Crime Stoppers once again shows the power of community and law enforcement working together.
We will not stand for animal cruelty.
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