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A puppy was found in a crate covered in feces in Myrtle Beach and “appeared near death from infection,” a police report said.

On Monday officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department executed a search warrant at a room at the Suburban Lodge.

Officers found a 9-month-old German Shepherd “in a crate covered in urine and feces,” the report said. “The dog was immobile, emaciated, had visible open wound with disease and infection.”

An officer observed the dog trying to eat feces and hair inside the crate and there was no water present, the report also said. The dog was alert, but “appeared near death from infection” and the officer “could smell the disease and infection from the hallway.”

“The unsanitary environment of the crate and room created an immediate danger to public health and safety for the staff and neighboring public,” added the report.

A walking piece of excrement named Christopher Wesley Sauber, 31, was located in the same room the following day and taken into custudy
 
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A 9-month-old German Shepherd is recovering after being taken by animal control officers who found her in bad condition in a crate.

Officers found her at Suburban Lodge in Myrtle Beach; she was covered in urine and feces, immobile and sick.

Officers took her to the Grand Strand Humane Society, but before crews took her off the truck, officials sent her right to the Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital to get help.

"We see hundreds of cruelty cases every year here at the Grand Strand Humane Society, but hers is one of the worst I've ever seen, for sure. It's such severe neglect and abuse and incomprehensible how someone can do this to an animal," said Jess Wnuk

The Humane Society has named her Queen Sophie. If you want to help her, click here to donate to GSHS. Be sure to make your donation in Sophie's name.
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The Grand Strand Humane Society called it one of the worst animal abuse cases it has ever seen.

Now the man charged with keeping a 9-month-old German Shepherd puppy in deplorable conditions will head to jail.

Christopher Sauber pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of animals. A judge sentenced him to 180 days in jail and three years probation. He is also not allowed to own or possess any animals. As part of his sentencing, Sauber has to continue mandatory treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

There was some backlash on social media over Sauber’s sentence, calling it too lenient. But the Grand Strand Humane Society posted a statement saying that it is a win for the community.

“Christopher Sauber received the maximum sentence. While it may have been a suspended sentence, it does include 6 months in jail and 3 years probation. And the fact remains that he did receive the MAXIMUM sentence. This is such a huge win for our area!!!” the Grand Strand Humane Society said in their Facebook post.

Myrtle Beach police officers found the 9-month-old puppy, now called Sophie, inside a motel room. Officer said she was in a crate and was “emaciated, diseased and infected with open wounds” and also could not use her back legs.

After months of recovery, and the support of the community, Sophie gained weight and is now able to use her back legs. She was adopted in August by a man named Taylor and is also sharing a home with a three-legged cat named Hannah.

Sophie now has her own Instagram account where people can follow along during her recovery journey. You can follow her @sophietherescuepupper.

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We will not be sharing a picture of her abuser this evening. He doesn't deserve to have his face shared anywhere. Instead, here is a current picture of Sophie living her absolute best life here at the beach.

This right here is the image we want to be left with tonight. ❤

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