Animal Neglect Case in Court

November 16, 2005 -- Ruth Kock and Eric Pullen went on trial Wednesday, facing animal neglect charges in connection with the horrible scalding of Peanut the pitbull.

Peanut was found wandering in Trenton last April and was rescued by a nurse who rushed him to a Langhorne Vet.

Officials don't know who actually scalded the dog or with what. An animal control officer testified an informant said it was a relative of the couple. Koch and Pullen have been charged for failing to get the animal treatment.

Peanut has largely recovered, though her back still bears terrible scars. She's been adopted and is living happily now with a West Chester couple.

The trial will conclude next Wednesday. Its unclear if the dog owners will take the stand in their own defense.

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