Beau Moves to Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas as Animal Cruelty Investigation Continues

Beau, the Labrador found abandoned in a Las Vegas home with severe injuries, is now in the care of Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas while animal control investigates a possible case of cruelty, reports FOX5 Las Vegas.

He is recovering at Centennial Hills Animal Hospital after emergency surgery at The Animal Foundation.

The rescue says the dog, believed to be 3 to 4 years old, had wounds on his back legs that exposed bone.

A rubber band tied around his genitals also caused extensive tissue damage.

The rescue fears Beau may have been restrained for an extended period, though investigators have not released findings.

No suspects, arrests, or charges have been reported.

A landlord reported the case to Animal Control, according to 8 News Now.

The landlord knows the former tenant, who has left the home, and is trying to reach that person.

Veterinarian Tien Hoang said Beau receives daily wound cleaning and bandage changes.

His wounds had visibly improved within 24 hours of his arrival at the hospital.

The Animal Foundation’s CARE Fund has committed $1,500 toward his medical bills, but the rescue expects ongoing treatment to cost considerably more.

Donations are being accepted through the Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas website.

The rescue’s priority is Beau’s full recovery before he is placed for adoption.

Lead volunteer Benjamin Jenkins said abandoned pets have kept advocates busy this year and called on lawmakers in Carson City to strengthen animal protection laws.

Jenkins noted that reports often begin with neighbors’ barking complaints, so animals in isolated locations may never be found.

Hoang said he worries other animals are in similar situations.

We first reported on Beau when The Animal Foundation appealed for donations.

An Animal Protection Services officer found him too weak to stand, yet he still greeted the officer with a wagging tail.

Cruelty cases are drawing attention elsewhere in Nevada too, where Washoe County recently launched a searchable database of animal cruelty convictions.

Anyone with information about Beau’s case is encouraged to contact animal control investigators.