New Hampshire

Owner of Emaciated Pit Bull Facing Charges

She has been charged with cruelty to animals.

The owner of a severely emaciated pit bull in New Hampshire has turned herself in more than a month after the dog was taken to the hospital.

The underfed dog was originally taken to Manchester Animal Hospital.

The owner, Megan Ramos-Heredia, 28, turned herself in to Manchester police on Wednesday.

She has been charged with cruelty to animals.

It is unclear if she has a lawyer and no information on a court date was immediately available.

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