Dog found zip tied rescued in Malibu

An investigation is underway after a dog was found in a remote area of Malibu Creek Canyon with zip ties over its muzzle and neck. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on July 8, 2024.
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[@iloled2924]

I dont care what anyone says. Give the person who did this 25 years behind bars.

[@VictorLopez-gh7mj]

They should NOT BE breathing!!!!!!

[@desertmoonlight2880]

No life in prison

[@dachsrottweiler]

But first let him be handled by us

[@denisem1080]

I agree with you Throw away the key

[@Jeep-Life]

You're to kind.

[@janyceparks8326]

They need to find the one responsible and prosecute it as a felony.

[@Snappy650]

@@janyceparks8326 release their names publicly, PLEASE

[@Snappy650]

@@janyceparks8326 there are cameras now along most of PCH and all trailheads if I’m not mistaken

[@ChrisB-xw7un]

💀 🔫

[@hypnophonz]

While Trump runs free and runs for president.

[@veryslyfox]

The people in this video went overboard with their psychological analysis of the suspect. Saying with authority that they're sadistic and will definitely harm humans? Come on, let's not go overboard. You haven't even met or interviewed the suspects but you definitely know what their motives were? Give me a break.

[@rowyourboat5361]

thank goodness someone found this poor dog.

[@BonnieBlue2A]

Praise Yahweh

[@tommas2674]

on a popular hiking trail. hmm.

[@2ification]

@@rowyourboat5361 in the middle of a summer heatwave to make matters worse

[@Mairi..]

Yes, thank goodness. Rescuers of this beautiful dog, thank you to you!💟. 💔

[@donnasloane9031]

I JUST RESCUED 2 GERMAN SHEPS DROPPED OFF IN THE DESERT....THEY ARE NOW IN PERMANENT HOMES IN ARIZONA...THANK YOU FOR RESCUEING THIS PRECIOUS SOUL.

[@melindaunknown6411]

Thank you too!❤️

[@jacqueresch6534]

Thank u for saving their lives!❤

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

Thank you also. ❤

[@alive-25]

@@donnasloane9031 so much so much thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you oh my God

[@poppylove3673]

May God bless you for caring and finding them new permanent homes. ❤

[@AdamKorz-ku7fz]

That poor dog. He's so broken emotionally. The people responsible need to receive citizen justice.

[@madlyn792]

How freakn cruel. Poor baby.

[@ginmar8134]

Look how sad he looks.

[@pure-blood17]

Only an illegal would do that….dogs are “things” to them.

[@2ification]

@@ginmar8134 left in the sweltering heatwave

[@jeremykuronya4391]

This person needs to be brought to justice

[@rfplaw1]

Street justice

[@iloled2924]

25 years in prison with no chance of parole.

[@JamieM470]

@@rfplaw1 Agreed because the only "justice" they'll probably receive from our "justice" system is a small fine.

[@brandisuperstar]

​@@rfplaw1zip ties and all!!!!

[@Jonathaneve5]

@@iloled2924haha wow.

[@jaimemiller4053]

Please find whoever did this felony charges need to be filed

[@iloled2924]

25 years in prison

[@velvethaze3212]

Remember this is California, people who murder don’t even get that kind of punishment..

[@celestejohnson9227]

A society will be judged by how they treat their animals, glad there are good people out there.

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

56 billion farm animals killed every year for your food

[@warrenbutterfield4208]

I'm not the biggest fan of Gandhi, but he said similar years ago you'll know the measure of a society by Howard treats its animals… I would extend that to its wives and children priority Our society is failing at a freefall rate. Forget Gandhi find Christ wake up get your house in order time is short… So short you can't begin to understand just accept it and do something about it.

[@gfymaobama3524]

Too bad they aren't judged by the way they treat their unborn babies!

[@texforister7023]

@@gfymaobama3524 All will ultimately be "judged." Rev 20:12 // "... , you shall not murder a child by abortion nor kill them when born, ...." Didache 2:2 , AD 50-120 (J. B. Lightfoot translation) // Yet the timid, and unbelievers, and the abominable, and murderers, and paramours, and enchanters, and idolaters, and all the false-their part is in the lake burning with fire and sulphur, which is the second death. Rev 21:8 (concordantorg) 🔦✝

[@Jonathaneve5]

You don’t eat animals?

[@merlindragon3172]

CURSE THE PET DUMPERS!

[@SaoirseAnthony]

KTLA 5 please stay with this!!! Accountability is NEEDED.

[@Mairi..]

Right!!

[@sarabpreetkaur3360]

The confusion on his face like ..."did I do something bad for being punished so".

[@andguy]

“Am… I a good boy? I don’t know :(“

[@Memg007]

😢

[@ES11777]

💔💔💔 No sweet little one you did nothing wrong. Some humans are just evil.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

His eyes look so sad! Breaking my heart!

[@alive-25]

then they took him to a kill shelter where he probably is at right now 😢 is anybody going to make sure that they don't kill him in there

[@pohanahawaii]

😢 Poor pup! You can just see how sad and broken hearted he was to be abandoned like that.

[@suedexter4592]

Yes and it’s hard to think the fur baby was more than likely mistreated badly up to the very end from that monster. Thank you to those who were involved in his rescue and care of this sweet boy. Wishing him the very best life♥️

[@sonneversets3530]

@@suedexter4592 Yes. Bad enough he is sick to begin with. Then to add to it like that....🤮 He deserves a wonderful foster for the rest of his days.♥🐾

[@kristinfitzpatrick57]

This world is getting worse by the day

[@Anna-pz9ry]

Pearl clutching much? Like this has never happened before in all of history? Get a grip, Martha.

[@sefi1257]

​@@Anna-pz9ry You sound like someone who justifies abuse because they were abused. For you to basically make a statement about it being okay because it's happened before(how would you even know this?) is pretty sickening.

[@Nostlgiq]

@@Anna-pz9ry You must be fun in parties

[@hypnophonz]

This world is getting worse by the day - Jesus H. Christ.

[@ultimatums1]

Thanks captain obvious, the world has been down hill since 2000 years

[@therose5783]

He has cancer, that’s why he was left for dead. Heartless and horrible human!

[@Snappy650]

@@therose5783 I’d love to take care of him, even if he’s sick. What kind of human debris does this!?

[@genxx2724]

This is a lot worse than being left for dead.

[@tbucket8180]

That’s not an excuse! Especially for not that kind of cruelty.

[@therose5783]

@@tbucket8180 ... Certainly not an excuse. Just a reasoned explanation as to why someone would abuse that sweet dog. It was horrible and cruel, tying his neck and mouth.

[@Nostlgiq]

I had this happen before, someone left a dog out in the streets of SF, when we decided to take care of her, she had a brain tumor that was incurable and we watched her slow decay. She was super sweet and it was nice for her to die knowing she was loved

[@sharonsolana]

Lord Jesus, please put this sweet Shepherd in the care of kind and compassionate people. Please help him recover from cancer.

[@queennikki01]

ameen

[@jalphonso1515]

Amen.

[@MG-pj2oo]

I appreciate this sentiment, but struggle asking god to fix a situation you'd think he'd never have let this poor dog be in to begin with.

[@sharonsolana]

@@MG-pj2oo You ask a very good question. Why does God allow evil to exist? I have thought about it in this way. Let's say there is a river that needs to crossed by villagers. A wide plank of wood could serve as a bridge. Hooray! That same plank of wood can be made into a spear and used by an evil person to kill someone. God has given man free will -- to use the wooden plank for good or evil. Similarly, to use the internet for good or evil. The Bible instructs me to pray for those in need. I often ask God to help animals.

[@laurie1536]

@@MG-pj2oo That's because you're a realist not a beleiver in ridiculous superstition.

[@niico76]

Thankful for the hikers who found this good boy. He deserves to live out the rest of his life in comfort.

[@6616Milan]

I thank God that he's found by a good person.

[@cd6243]

Me too 😫

[@sibhuskyguy]

Look how sad and confused that dog looks.. And even after that the dog seems to be a sweetheart. How can someone be that cruel?

[@sallysailor5642]

Many people have the devil as their father. The evil we see is just another sign that Judgement Day is coming soon.

[@ytr8989]

I’m glad the hikers found the dog and helped get it to safety. Hope he finds a loving home.

[@socalfriend6985]

My beloved dog passed away in april and every single day i miss him so much. I cannot even begin to understand this story. RIP Buddy 4-15-24

[@byzantineladybug9471]

I am very sorry for your loss 🐾❤ I lost my beloved fur baby in mid May of this year and I am absolutely heartbroken.

[@melindaunknown6411]

@@byzantineladybug9471😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@melindaunknown6411]

😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@sheltiepeas]

I’m so sorry 😢❤

[@technohippie2702]

Thank u to the people who saved him!!! Thank u hikers you guys are amazing!!! ❤❤❤ As to the ones who did that……

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Thank you very much to the people who found him. You are heros.

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

Animals need RIGHTS!!

[@MichDC]

💯

[@anonperson4597]

Wow. This is heartbreaking. We have 2 GSD. We have had 4 on our lifetime. They are so loyal. So sweet. Why are some people so damn evil.

[@gilldavidmour4199]

I had one 50 years ago. I think think about her almost everyday.

[@LuvtheRiverLife]

Omg my German Shepherd rescued me two years ago and we would love to have this Poor baby as our family member if he needs a home we will take him ❤

[@sweetipie1995]

Hes got form of cancer he has get treatment first

[@LuvtheRiverLife]

@@sweetipie1995 yes I did see that. So very sad 😔

[@KK-111]

I think he really needs a caring foster/adoption like you- ESPECIALLY if he has cancer. Love is the only thing that really heals. What will they give him for 'treatment', I wonder? Poisons/chemo, which will likely kill him? That said, UPenn did a study (anyone can google it) showing that a certain kind of mushroom was effective in eliminating canine lymphoma- with NO side effects. I hope that this vet is resourceful in investigating treatments that 'do no harm'.

[@LuvtheRiverLife]

@@KK-111 that would be amazing if he could be saved. As long as he doesn’t suffer any more than he has because he obviously has suffered enough. I pains to to think what he went through. 🐾

[@TheSarah730]

There always a karma. Whoever did this is disgusting

[@2ification]

An eye for an eye huh?

[@DavidLockett-li5qe]

God bless the faceless hero here ❤

[@Greenpeppersandeggs]

My Dog was just yesterday diagnosed with a heart murmur and two lumps which need excising and biopsies (but she needs to be sure to have strong enough heart to be anesthetized), I will absolutely be with her to the end. She is between my arms sleeping as I type this. I hope the same can happen for this pup.

[@cathy2773]

I am sorry that you and your pup are going through this. I know how you feel. I have gone through this with two of mine. Sending hugs your way.

[@Greenpeppersandeggs]

@Cathy Oh that is so kind of you, thank you! It didn’t hit me until I read your comment, oof, that is very compassionate of you and I willingly accept your hugs, thank you Cathy. I hope you and your pets, if you have any, are well:) Hoping someone as caring as you gets the pup featured in this story.

[@joanna-hy9hc]

I hope from now on this dog knows nothing but fluffy beds and endless treats, ❤ thank god for the people who helped him

[@stfrancisforanimals799]

Thank *God.

[@catherinelw9365]

Not a good life for a German shepherd. They need a job.

[@Mairi..]

@@stfrancisforanimals799 it’s the sincerity of feeling that matters. Please don’t be like that.

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

I so hope this gorgeous dog makes a full recovery. Shame on the perpetrators

[@Emily-hr9rs]

Such a sweet face on that boy. Even if he has cancer he does not deserve this kind of treatment.😢 So glad he was rescued!

[@just_another_brick_in_the_wall]

God bless those hikers , they're angels.

[@harrietweber2520]

God saw and sent the rescuers. Thanks to these compassionate people

[@janelahmeyer2014]

what a beautiful and sweet boy. thanking the rescuers their angels coalesced for saving him. praying his lymphoma is healed.

[@danielcarlson800]

Damn!!!!! I'd like to contribute to that reward!!!!!

[@DemonKittyx19]

Those hikers are heros.

[@BrandonCiCi]

Shoutout to the rescuers! ❤❤

[@Cheere]

LOVE TO THE DOG HOPE HE GETS A LOVELY LIFE

[@Memg007]

Thank you Jesus for sending those rescuers to that sweet pup’s way 😢❤

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Bless this dog-❤thank you rescuers.

[@sherilynnf8886]

Thank God he was found. He seems like a very sweet soul❤❤I hope his health improves and he gets a home that will love him forever❤❤

[@vanessarobertson3670]

People are sick!! Animals are our friends. We must show them love. I hope they put this closer in jail. He shouldbe ashamed.

[@traci635]

The awful people who did this need life in prison, period!!!!

[@2ification]

Even worse with a massive heatwave in the southwest

[@user-ro2ci6yv5h]

I am so sickened and heartbroken by this story What is wrong with people? Just sick sick sick I pray, who did this is found and sent to jail for a very long time and people who do this to animals will do it to people too This is a person with a very disturbed mind Bless the people who found this beautiful soul

[@2ification]

Just like leaving a baby or dog in a hot car, both is just messed up

[@conniephillips7591]

Thankq for rescuing this precious soul 💖 ✨️ ❤️ 💕

[@Alynkass]

💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭 oh gosh! Thaaank the hikers thank you God 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stephaniestayscalm]

Thank you for rescuing this beautiful dog! People are getting more and more evil as the days pass.

[@user-yp1ig7zr7p]

That is just cruel!!😢why would anyone like to hurt such a beautiful dog? Poor baby! Thank God those nice hikers found him before it was too late!!

[@lisamoore6804]

Poor puppy, I'm so glad he was found.

[@sabrina19ization]

Ty for helping him and prayers

[@LAcrimehater1000]

Thank goodness for the kind hikers! My heart breaks for this sweet gentle baby

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

People are disgusting

[@grietjenieuwkoop8234]

He looked so sad poor baby 😢

[@Snappy650]

I care more about animals than humans. This would be a life sentence

[@sharontrujillo]

...yup 🎉

[@annarcher5198]

Agreed

[@SantaBarbaraSongbird]

I care more about Humans than animals, and this would be a life sentence

[@lpperrone]

I care about all living creatures, especially those in the womb!

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Oh you vegan?

[@thejanusproject32]

The poor thing. God Bless the hikers that found him. Oh god...please save him. Please save him from his lymphoma

[@Luv_A18]

HOW TF CAN YOU ABANDON A GERMAN SHEPERED! There took cute❤❤❤ Whoever did this has to go to jail. It should be a crime to just let animals be outside tied up. This is crazyy I feel so bad for this dog and I really wish I could adopt him😥😥😭😭

[@johnwallmarrodriguez172]

Can I have for adoption?

[@lindzbreezyoh]

Lots of shelters in that area are high kill. I pray this dog finds a good, loving home before it's put down

[@2ification]

Animal cruelty charge on its way

[@deerell6022]

Luckily there are 2 rescue organizations (In Defense of Animals & Peace 4 Animals) that are willing to cover his medical costs and will place him in foster home as soon as he gets the ok from a vet so that he hopefully doesn't have to be euthanized 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@JJacks920]

​​@@deerell6022I hope so. Not sure why he was taken to a hi kill shelter? He should be in a foster home.

[@GenF91]

Smh. Too many heartless people in this world. I’m glad the dog got rescued.

[@janepearson5802]

Thank the Lord he was found by such good people.

[@catricea68]

Poor baby!

[@johnwallmarrodriguez172]

I like to have German Shepherd

[@TheBandit7613]

I like German Shepards too. Very loyal to their families.

[@Faith-to5mp]

HE SO HANDSOM 🐕‍🦺 AND LOOKS SO SWEET. I HOPE HE FINDS A LOVING HOME. THANK YOU TO THE RESCUERS.

[@bornagainbeliever1429]

This poor baby!!💔 I’m so thankful the hiker’s rescued him- God bless them!

[@M3Vader]

So glad that doggo got rescued! 👏

[@nettyeats]

This makes me so fckng sick !!!!!!!! I have my own dog and they are one of the precious thing!!!! Imagine the trauma and probably struggled/feeling like dying slowly

[@Willowy13]

Beautiful doggo. Whoever left him there wanted him gone. He looks old and they didn't want to deal with it. In this situation, just leave it in a shelter. His sad eyes makes want to cry.

[@cindydelarosa1757]

Poor baby 😢So glad for the person who found him..and saved his life ❤🙏

[@larastarmer4777]

This is unbelievable. Thank you for caring and giving out a prize to catch this sadist. Hopefully someone comes forward and let’s hope the justice system will actually do some justice and not just let them off with a fine.

[@lesliemoore1656]

They are right about the person that did this. They are very dangerous, has likely done this before and will do it again. Also likely have harmed people possibly children. This person needs to be found. So good the hikers found this dog before it was too late.

[@2ification]

I can imagine how hot it was outside for that dog with no water

[@weeyee60]

Hopefully, the evil person that did this, is found & prosecuted! In the meantime, I hope they’re living miserably!!! Thank you, rescuers, for helping & getting the pup to safety. Be blessed! ♥️🙏🏽♥️

[@nadiabonnici7788]

and if he, s not found may karma finds him

[@Spacebanana-im5qt]

The sadness on that dog's face broke me.

[@elsafolgar5224]

Thanks god they found this baby on time ,.

[@__1_800___]

poor pup

[@Pythonaria]

How cruel. GSDs are the most affectionate and loyal dogs you can get. I've had 3, all rescues. I lost my last GSD boy to old age 4 years ago. He was 14. Never a day goes by that I don't think of him. I miss him every day and wish he was still here. I hope this poor boy can be helped and finds a family that will truly love him and give him the life he deserves.

[@user-pt9le7wj8l]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤kisses and hugs Argen.

[@DeniseLevine-ir8vl]

Heroes are everything ❤️ 🙌 ♥️ 💙 💖 💕 ❤️ 🙌 ♥️ 💙

[@jamessimmons7480]

FIND AND PROSECUTE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW!!!

[@2ification]

Animal cruelty criminals need street justice

[@oceancat0450]

I’ve never seen a more depressed pup. His ears are even drooping. Sitting there thinking “why did they leave me out here? What did I do wrong” Poor baby. I hope to god they find the owner.

[@cynthialuna4337]

Thank you hero's

[@ra5918]

Tougher punishments!!! Those hikers are angels and I hope the dog finds forever happiness

[@sonneversets3530]

I so hope he gets a great foster, who will love & comfort him the rest of his life.🐾♥ Thank God for the hikers who found him.💙

[@dominicr9068]

Thank u so much sir for the rescue of this precious animal!

[@coledenton4889]

Wow wtf

[@suemccann2010]

When you find the culprit,send them my way I'll give them what they deserve!!! Poor pup did NOT deserve this crap. I hope he gets adopted by a much better owner than what he had. Thankyou to whoever you are that saved this precious one!!! 💜

[@rosaalcala9180]

That is so true I hope they get caught poor baby and thank you for the people that saved him❤

[@dianaroby6890]

The poor baby. Glad he was found. I hope that he gets out if the LAACC shelter system. They aren't known for saving seniors, especially a sick one. Praying for a rescue group to help him.

[@nicolehuff8455]

That dog looks heartbroken. Hoping it finds a happy home

[@mikecypret1045]

Ty to the kind soul who saved him😊❤

[@user-jv9ec5ck2j]

Ειστε ανθρωποι με μεγαλη χρυση καρδια και ψυχη!!!! Ενα τεραστιο ευχαριστω που βοηθησατε αυτο το υπεροχο πλασματακι!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🇬🇷Οσο για αυτο το ΚΑΘΑΡΜΑ 🤬🤬 που το εκανε αυτο ευχομαι ολοψυχα οτι χειροτερο υπαρχει να το βρει μπροστα του!!!!😡😡😡

[@kristinesiu]

GSDs are the sweetest, most loyal dogs. I hope he finds a loving home.

[@viazel2796]

Thank you to the kind hikers ❤ 🙏🏽

[@maristella287]

Thank you Jesus for saving this pup!!!!

[@bornstandin]

Dogs offer unconditional love, and to see such a cruel betrayal is devastating. I'm glad he was found, hope he's okay, and trust he'll find a soft place to land. 💔

[@sb9697]

God has a special place for that person and is called HELL who ever did this to an insan defenceless animal !

[@godzillaeatsushi4979]

That would be certain republican governor

[@dianecarter186]

Karma takes too long.

[@kalicat9492]

​@@godzillaeatsushi4979wrong post 🤡

[@bromptinowner763]

Owner Jail Time ! Someone knows who owned this dog !!

[@dianecarter186]

Of course they know, how else would this shepherd allow someone to secure several zip ties?

[@Joyce-l4n]

That dog needs a loving home and if I wasn’t that I live in Georgia. Prayers going out for him. Hope he finds a loving home!!!

[@vincex3379]

Much love the the dog and the people that helped.

[@deborahbaker4770]

Thank God they found him 😢😢😢😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻