A report from the Urbana Police Division showed on June 12, Combs was accused of grabbing the three-month-old animal by its throat and throwing it onto the street.
Douglas Riddell, a Columbus attorney, was selected to represent Combs in court.
The dog, a small mixed breed named Morgan, was taken to the Urbana Veterinary Clinic, where surgical pins were implanted to straighten and repair the dog’s broken leg.
Joey Roberts, an employee at the clinic, said the dog suffered other injuries as well, but has since made a good recovery. Roberts said the dog looked healthy on a checkup earlier this week. The clinic accepted donations to pay for the medical procedures, and will use additonal donations to help cover the costs of other cases of abused and neglected animals.
Albert Mayer, who eventually adopted the dog, said Morgan is doing well.
“I can’t understand why anybody would to that to a dog or any creature,” Mayer said.
He added the dog is the first he’s owned that enjoys trips to the veterinarian.
“He’s the only dog we’ve ever had who enjoys going to the vet because they were so good with him,” Mayer said.
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