Police locate abused dog

Anniston police say a dog allegedly abused by an Anniston restaurant owner last week has been found alive, and had been placed with new owners. 

49 year old David Mogil,  owner of Damn Yankees restaurant on Noble Street, remains in the Calhoun County Jail without bond, charged with aggravated cruelty to an animal. The warrant for Mogil’s Friday arrest states he was to be held, without bond, for allegedly subjecting an animal to “cruel mistreatment which involved the infliction of torture.”

Police found Coco, a cocker spaniel, Tuesday after being released from an out-of-town veterinary clinic.

Police say that Coco has since been relocated to a very loving and caring home.  Coco is still moving slowly at times but is eating regularly and does not show signs of a life-threatening injury.

30 year old Mary Allison Barrett,  of Anniston  the dog’s alleged owner,  is charged with second-degree hindering prosecution, a misdemeanor, in connection with the abuse. Both Mogil and Barrett were arrested Friday. Barrett was later released on a $6,000 bond.

Mogil is set to appear at a preliminary hearing on Dec. 11.