Family Dog Hit with Hammer then Buried Alive

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I had to write about this because I am so disturbed that anyone could do this to their family dog.

In Forest Grove, OR, Hyrum Long, 75, and his daughter, Susan Johnson, 49, decided that they needed to kill their dog Molly who was 13 because Molly was ill. They claim they did not take her to a shelter or vet to get euthanized because they did not have money and were worried they would get charged with animal cruelty. So instead, they beat Molly over the head with a hammer until they thought Molly was dead, buried her in their yard, and then WENT OUT TO DINNER!!!
A neighbor heard the dog crying and called 911. Molly was still alive when the police found her. They took her to the Oregon Humane Society. Spokesperson Barbara Baugnon said Molly was in extreme pain and in terrible condition when it arrived. "She couldn't lift her head but her eyes were following people around the room, obviously she was suffering," said Baugnon. "It's one of the worst cases i've ever heard of." Baugnon said places like Dove Lewis Animal Hospital will euthanize animals free of charge and so will some veterinarians, depending upon the situation.

UPDATE!!!
Dad & daughter who killed dog arrested for animal abuse & neglect
Watch the video here

Officers from the Forest Grove Police Department arrested 75-year-old Hyrum Long and 49-year-old Susan Johnson around 8:15 p.m., Monday. Long was charged with aggravated animal abuse in the first degree, a felony, and Johnson charged with animal neglect in the first degree, a misdemeanor. Both were released from jail Tuesday morning with no bail.

Johnson is now set to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. on November 7th for her arraignment and authorities said Long would likely have his first court appearance on Monday, November 10th, at 8:30 a.m.

Police spokesperson Aaron Ashbaugh said a necropsy report from the Oregon Humane Society indicated the dog had suffered from a chronic skin disease, body sores from lying down for prolonged periods of time, and that the dog had suffered from long term lack of nutrition and chronic starvation.

TAKE ACTION!!!
I URGE everyone to call Washington County District Attorney's office. Even if you are out of Washington County, please call them today.

Here is the contact info:
PLEASE contact the Washington County District Attorney's office (503-846-8671) and urge them to prosecute these horrible people to the fullest.

It's an anonymous call; you don't need to leave contact information.

Please call today!!!

RIP Molly :'(