Random, an emaciated mixed‑breed dog who arrived at the Lisbon police department in a severely underfed state and could barely walk or stand, is recovering under the care of the Columbiana County Dog Warden and is expected to be made available for adoption starting next week, officials said.

The dog was taken to local law enforcement after community members raised concerns about his condition. Lisbon police transferred Random to the Columbiana County Dog Warden, which assumed responsibility for veterinary treatment, supportive care and placement decisions.

Columbiana County Dog Warden staff described Random’s condition on intake as critical: severely underweight and unable to move easily. The agency said it provided immediate veterinary assessment and supportive care aimed at stabilizing the dog and addressing any underlying medical needs. Shelter personnel reported that Random has gained weight and shown steady improvement in mobility since arriving in county care.

“Random responded well to treatment and to the supportive environment at the dog warden’s facility,” officials told WKBN, the local news outlet that first reported the transfer to county care. Shelter staff said routine medical checks are continuing and that the dog will be cleared for adoption once veterinary follow‑ups are complete.

The Columbiana County Dog Warden is managing Random’s ongoing medical appointments and the placement process. County personnel said they will conduct the usual adoption screening, which includes medical clearance and behavioral assessment, before releasing the dog to a permanent home. Interested adopters are advised to contact the county dog warden for information on the process and timing.

Local authorities also pursued criminal charges tied to the case. One person was sentenced to jail time in connection with the incident that left the dog badly underfed, officials said. Prosecutors and law enforcement linked the sentencing to the circumstances surrounding Random’s condition; officials did not provide additional details about the length of the sentence or specific charges in their statements to media.

Officials and shelter staff emphasized that the case illustrates the coordinated pathway used in Columbiana County for handling reports of animal neglect: intake by law enforcement, transfer to the county dog warden for veterinary care and rehabilitation, and, when medically cleared, placement with adopters through the shelter’s adoption protocols. The county maintains resources and reporting avenues for residents who encounter neglected animals and said those procedures were followed in this instance.

WKBN’s reporting on the case documented both the transfer to county care and statements from shelter personnel noting Random’s improvement. County officials reiterated that their priority is the animal’s recovery and appropriate placement, and they said they will continue to update the public through established channels as Random completes his medical checks.

For now, Random remains in the custody of the Columbiana County Dog Warden. Shelter personnel described his condition as markedly better than on arrival and expressed optimism about his prospects for adoption once staff confirm he is healthy and ready for a permanent home. Officials said the dog will be made available to adopters beginning next week, pending final medical clearance.

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