COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- NBC4 Investigates is uncovering the gaps in Ohio animal cruelty laws, and in this story, we are digging into how often people are held accountable when they abandon their pets.
NBC4 has uncovered that last year, 91% of cases filed with the city attorney's office were dismissed, but many times it's extremely difficult to file charges.
That's the case with Nugget, a shy but sweet dog who was brought to Columbus Humane as part of a cruelty investigation.