A woman accused of abandoning a young puppy in her apartment for three weeks with no food or water appeared in court Tuesday.
Only Channel 11 was there in New Castle as Karrington Dukes was escorted by a friend as she entered Central court.
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Dukes felony charges will head to trial.
The dog, Miranda, was four pounds when she was found Feb 2.
The vet told Channel 11 she would have not lasted one more day if New Castle Police had not rescued her.
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A month later, it's an understatement to say she's a bundle of joy.
"She’s doing wonderfully. She’s listening. She loves people," said Margie Seelbaugh of the Humane Society.
The story has touched a lot of hearts, especially the New Castle police officer who saved Miranda.
The public defender for Dukes wouldn't let his client talk, only telling Channel 11 he's glad the dog is alive.
"I'm glad she's alive too but we need justice for her," Seelbaugh.
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