ORTING, Wash. (AP) — An Orting, Wash., man accused of enticing his neighbor’s dog with dog treats and then severely beating the animal with a hatchet has pleaded not guilty to first-degree animal cruelty and related counts.
A veterinarian says Kona the golden retriever is improving after suffering a crushed skull, broken jaw and blood-filled eyes.
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