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Mississippi sheriff ‘frustrated as anyone’ child can’t be charged with intentionally setting dog on fire Buddy the dog ‘doing better than ever expected’, according to Tunica Humane Society Buddy the dog is receiving special care from a team of doctors and the Tunica Humane Society after being intentionally set on fire. (Source: Tunica Humane Society) By Jessica Remer | April 29, 2021 at 11:12 AM CDT - Updated April 30 at 12:44 PM TATE COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Tunica Humane Society gave a positive update Thursday on Buddy the dog as he recovers from being inten...

Child accused of intentionally setting dog on fire won't be charged, police say By The Associated Press Tunica Humane Society SENATOBIA, Miss. - A child has reportedly confessed to intentionally setting a dog on fire in north Mississippi, but authorities said the suspect can’t be charged. Buddy was found last week in Tate County with severe burns to his face and an extension cord wrapped around his neck. The Tate County Sheriff’s Office said it had a confession in the case Wednesday from a child, but because state law prevents children younger than 12 from being criminally charged, the c...

Lawmakers advise reaching out to your local legislators to make a change to current state law in hopes of protecting another Buddy in the future.

A dog in Mississippi is on the road to recovery after a child, authorities say, intentionally set him on fire and wrapped an extension cord around his neck. Buddy, a Labrador retriever mix, was found dazed and suffering burns to his face in Tate County on April 22, according to a post on the Tunica Humane Society's Facebook page. The Tunica Humane Society is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to saving animals' lives, according to the organization's Facebook page.  Buddy was moved to Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, according to a news release from ...

Mississippi sheriff 'just as frustrated' child won't be charged for purposely setting dog on fire © Tunica Humane Society dog burned A child in north Mississippi has confessed to purposely setting a dog on fire and burning his face, sparking strong reaction on social media and from local law enforcement. Buddy, a Labrador retriever mix, was found “dazed and in shock” on Peavine Road in Tate County, Miss. on the afternoon of April 22. His rescuers say an extension cord was tied around his neck and he had been set on fire, severely burning almost every inch of his face.Sign up for our N...