Christopher Reed

The dog was bleeding from its throat and mouth, and when it saw officers, it began wagging its tail even though it was badly hurt.

Officers also found a red dog collar in the blood and a dead guinea pig in a cage.

The police department said If you know someone who has shown signs of abusing animals, help them seek mental health resources.

Aggravated cruelty to animals is punishable by up to two years of imprisonment and up to a $5,000 fine.