THREE people have been charged with animal cruelty after a dog allegedly had his legs sawn off in a botched DIY operation.

Cops claim the trio were collared after they removed the hind legs of a paralysed dachshund in a trailer park in Slidell, Louisiana.

7 Buddy's owners were charged with cruelty after allegedly sawing off his legs Credit: Facebook

7 The god was given medical help after being rescued by cops Credit: Facebook

The authorities say Buddy had been shot in February and his owners - who reported the incident to police - didn't obtain proper medical care for the mutt.

After being shot the dog was left "unable to walk," according to a press release from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Buddy then ended up suffering chronic sores on his rear legs caused by him dragging them behind him.

His owners, a 50-year-old woman and her 17-year-old daughter, told investigators the dog’s legs 'fell off' after 'they bandaged them too tight'".

But a vet later determined that was a lied adding the injuries to the dog's legs were "maliciously inflicted" and not had fallen off naturally or been removed by a vet.

According to a Facebook fundraiser, Buddy had a "bone sticking out and infection setting in" when he was found by cops

"Due to blood loss he had to have a blood transfusion today in order to survive," the fundraiser wrote.

7 After being shot the dog was left 'unable to walk' say cops Credit: Facebook

7 Medics say the dogs hind legs were 'maliciously' removed Credit: Facebook

"His wounds were cleaned, He had an IV and urinary catheter placed and is now on IV antibiotics and pain meds until his values come up enough to survive surgery.

"His Xrays also show he has 2 bullets near his back."

Buddy is currently in the care of a local veterinarian - Dante’s Hope East - and is recovering well, according to the sheriff's office.

A Facebook fundraising page has already raised more than £15,000 for Buddy's recovery.

The sheriff's office said they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting that initially wounded Buddy.

"As a dog owner myself, I was completely appalled when we received a complaint of such horrific animal cruelty in our community. Our investigators acted swiftly, and the parties responsible have been charged accordingly," said Sheriff Randy Smith.

it's claimed the woman's the 17-year-old daughter was responsible for the dog's condition and was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals.

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She has been booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.

Her mother was also arrested for cruelty to animals for allegedly failing to get the dog proper medical care. She was released on a summons.

One of the girl's friend is accused of abandoning the dog after she allegedly admitted to leaving Buddy at the trailer park.

She was arrested for cruelty to animals but was released on a custodial agreement to a responsible adult.

7 X-rays showed the poor pet still had bullets lodged inside his body Credit: Facebook

7 Cops say they are still probing the sickening cruelty case Credit: Facebook