The appalling level of cruelty subjected on Sammie the boxer puppy was so severe that one of his legs is likely to be amputated.
Heartbreaking photographs of Sammie still coated in indigo paint and his body covered in wounds have sickened dog lovers who are demanding justice.
Related articles
His case highlights the iniquities of animal welfare around the world.
Because Sammie was a stray wandering the streets of Camden, South Carolina, the authorities apparently are not investigating his case.
In the UK, although the case would be made a high priority by the RSPCA and police, the culprit would only get a maximum of 26 weeks in prison.
This is why the Express has launched its petition to increase animal cruelty jail sentences to a maximum of two years.
Sammie is now recovering from his ordeal and the animal sanctuary helping his recovery have given a graphic account of how he was tortured.
*** – GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING – ***
Rescue Dogs Rock based in New York City has launched a fund-raising appeal for Sammie after he came into their care this week.
In a call for help to pay for Sammie’s treatment, the animal rescue centre says: “Sammie is a three to four month old puppy who has suffered the unthinkable.
“He was shot in the head, dragged behind a car and spray painted. We are so angered by this story it's hard to find the right words.
“He still has the bullet hole in his head which you can see in the photos.
“His skin is ripped and sliced wide open from being dragged behind a vehicle and we are told the bones in at least one of his back legs are crushed.
“He cannot stand or walk and the suffering he has endured at the hands of evil makes us cringe to share the earth with the person or persons responsible.
“His wounds are said to be two to three days old. There are no words to make sense of this type of sadistic evil.
“Sammie will likely lose at least one leg and who knows what other damage will remain due to the bullet and dragging.
“We hope that karma will be swift and just in this case.
Thug wanted by police after clip shows him 'beating dog'
The rescue centre said if they had not taken Sammie in the only alternative would have been euthanasia and it has launched a fund-raising appeal.