Updated 5:30 pm, 7/17/15
William Leonard Dodson, the man responsible for Caitlyn’s cruel mistreatment has had his bail revoked by a judge.
According to The Post and Courier, “Dodson has been behind bars since his June 1 arrest on a felony charge of ill-treating animals. But when he was jailed in Caitlyn’s injuries, Dodson had been free on $110,000 bail on drug and weapons charges stemming from a March arrest.”
While Dodson awaits trial, he faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for the felony charge of Caitlyn’s mistreatment.
CAITLYN UPDATE! Judge revokes bail on man accused of abusing Caitlyn.;-) Another win for Caitlyn and abused dogs everywhere – because CAITLYN DESERVED BETTER!
Posted by Dogs Deserve Better on Friday, July 17, 2015
Updated 1:00 pm, 7/08/15
Caitlyn seems to be settling into her foster home quite well!
She’s snuggling with her foster sibs, playing like the happy-go-lucky pup she always had in her, and can now finally show!
#Caitlyn update July 5th Charleston Animal SocietyCaitlyn is very happy in her foster home with her new boy! He lets…
Posted by Charleston Animal Society on Sunday, July 5, 2015
Not only that, but she’s now a cover girl!
Check out the newest edition of Carolina Tails Magazine and let us know what you think? It can be picked up locally at…
Posted by Charleston Animal Society on Thursday, July 2, 2015
We’re glad Caitlyn is doing so great, and hope she finds her furever home soon!
#Caitlyn Update June 25th Caitlyn's Comeback this girl really really likes her new KONG Balls donated for her and all her friends at Charleston Animal Society by Jane Koenig! Veterinary Specialty Care – SC
Posted by Charleston Animal Society on Thursday, June 25, 2015
Updated 4:30 pm, 07/01/2015
Great news for this lovable pup! The Charleston Animal Society reported yesterday that Caitlyn has gone to a medical foster home with a veterinary employee. She won’t be going to a forever home for a while due to an ongoing criminal investigation, but this is a great step forward for the pup who’s endured so much hardship.
#Caitlyn update June 30, 2016 Caitlyn will be going to her medical foster home today! We will be moving our Caitlyn's…
Posted by Charleston Animal Society on Tuesday, June 30, 2015
She’s got a whole community of people rooting for her and following her story. Hoping for more good news for Caitlyn!
Updated 3:30 pm, 06/24/2015
The good will surrounding Caitlyn and her recovery has been tremendous, and the firefighters of her Charleston community have decided to step it up. The Facebook pages Caitlyn’s Comeback and Charleston Firefighter Calendar have announced that Caitlyn will feature in the 2016 Charleston Firefighter Calendar.
It’s so fantastic to see a smile on her face. And who could blame her!
We’re also happy to report that all calendar proceeds will be donated to the Charleston Animal Society‘s Medical Fund, the very same fund that covered the cost of Caitlyn’s medical treatment. 🙂
You can help by pre-ordering your 2016 Charleston Animal Society Firefighter Calendar today.
Updated 12:45 pm, 06/19/2015
Charleston Animal Society posted this adorable video of Caitlyn playing with her favorite toy. Looks like she’s slowly finding her way back to her former cheerful, innocent self! And we couldn’t be happier for her. 🙂
Updated 1:47 pm, 06/10/2015
She’s looking ready for a foster homes the vets say! See for yourself below!
To follow her progress on their channel, check it out here!
Updated 7:07 pm, 06/08/2015
Looks like Caitlyn has pawficially moved into her vet’s office. According to the Examiner, the Charleston Animal Society posted the picture below with the following caption: “She has moved in to Dr. Kelli Klein’s office and oh…..she is sitting on the doctor’s bed!”
Updated 11:30pm, 06/04/2015
Fox19 Now reports that Caitlyn has been recovering splendidly. Dr. Henri Bianucci, the surgeon who operated on her for over two hours says that she’s going to make a full recovery after her plastic surgery yesterday.
Caitlyn’s surgeries are all being payed for by Charleston Animal Society’s Toby’s Fund. If you’d like to donate to the fund and help animals like Caitlyn, you can do so here.
Updated 11:41pm, 06/01/2015
Police have made an arrest regarding Caitlyn!
As FOX News reported, William Leonard Dodson was arrested by North Charleston law enforcement officials. He is currently being charged with animal cruelty. He will be held pending bond his bond hearing on Tuesday.
Hopefully, this means Caitlyn will get the justice she deserves! In other good news, FOX also reported she is doing much better and vets are hopeful that she may not need surgery to remove her tongue, something deemed as potentially necessary when she was first brought into the Charleston Animal Society’s custody.
Updated 06/01/2015
ABC News 4 reports that Caitlyn, whose real name is Diamond, was hastily sold to a man for $10 on Memorial day, when the couple could no longer handle the ” rambunctious puppy who caused damage in their home.”
The couple said that they have contacted animal control and provided the information of the man who bought their Staffordshire Terrier mix.
The owners told ABC News 4 that they were fearful of eviction from their home and “decided they could not give Caitlyn the attention and training she needed.”
According to ABC News 4:
“A man saw Caitlyn and offered to buy her. The couple says they were in such dire straits that they sold her for $10 on Memorial Day. They say it’s one of the biggest mistakes they ever made.
On Wednesday morning, before he left for work, the former owner said he went outside and found the dog had returned to his home. He asked his neighbor to call 911.”
Updated 05/29/2015
Live5News is reporting that the Humane Society of the United States has upped the reward money to catch the culprit behind Caitlyn’s abuse to $5000.
***Contains images which some may find unsettling.***
In Charleston, SC, a local stray named Caitlyn recently turned up with her muzzle taped shut. The tape had been wound so tight that Caitlyn’s beak swelled severely around the tape. Her tongue had been trapped between her front teeth.
Caitlyn may have been a stray in the Chicora-Cherokee community where she was found injured, but she’s popular with the local residents who told The Post and Courier she was a friendly dog.
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She was turned over to the Charleston Animal Society, who have begun an investigation into the abuse of Caitlyn.
She had last been seen on Memorial Day, then seemingly disappeared for two days until she was found the following Wednesday with the electrical tape bound across her muzzle.
It’s possible the tape was in place the entire two days that Caitlyn was unaccounted for. Prolonged lack of blood flow to the tissues in her face worry veterinarians that she may lose part of her tongue to surgery.
A spokesperson for Charleston Animal Society says Caitlyn’s condition is as good as it can be considering her ordeal, and that she should be transferred to a special care facility soon. Toby’s Fund, a branch of Charleston Animal Society, is generously paying for all of Caitlyn’s treatment.
Witness Caitlyn’s survivor spirit for yourself in the video below.
If you have any information regarding Caitlyn’s case, or would like to donate to Caitlyn’s treatment, please contact Charleston Animal Society. They are offering a $1000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
