Gwinnett PD: Malnourished Doberman weighed only 33 pounds

LAWRENCEVILLE - Police have arrested a Gwinnett County man after they say he starved and abused his dog.

Gary Cornelius Scott was seen walking a 2-year-old female Doberman Pinscher on Peachtree Corners Circle in the Norcross area last week. A police supervisor said she noticed the animal was malnourished and attempted to catch it. A police spokesman said the female dog had visible scars and blood on her abdomen.

Scott, 53, denied owning the dog and said he thought it belonged to a neighbor. The dog was taken into custody and animal control officials found she had a microchip and she was registered to Scott.

A veterinarian said the dog, named Pixie, weighed only 33 pounds.

Scott was charged Monday with aggravated cruelty to animals and giving a false address.
 

The Gwinnett County Police Department said this full-grown Doberman Pinscher weighted only 33 lbs. when she was taken from her owner a week ago. (Photo from Gwinnett County PD)

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