Police in Florida have arrested two teenagers for tying a dog to railroad tracks and shooting it . Officers at Tampa Police Department announced in a press conference on Wednesday night that the dog , since named Cabela , was bought from her owners for use in dog fights . Her owners had previously said that she had escaped or was stolen from their yard . She was bought by Natwan Callaway and Bobby Hollinger , both 17 , who found that Cabela , a one-year-old pit bull mix , was 'too sweet tempered to fight ' according to police . Detective Sgt . Patrick Messmer said a tip led to surveillance footage that showed an individual known to police who was then able to identify other people in the video . Callaway and Hollinger have been charged as adults . One of the two teenagers has a lengthy record to which can now be added charges of aggravated animal cruelty and trespassing . Horrific : Police inlcuding Sgt . Rich Mills ( pictured ) arrived at the scene to discover the Cabela had been shot three times and tied to the railway tracks . Cabela is now on the mend after her ordeal , and has been inundated with gifts and cards from well-wishers . The suspects turned themselves in voluntarily and have confessed . It is likely additional charges will be filed and other individuals will also be arrested . WTSP reported that in the video police saw a group of people walking the dog towards the railroad tracks in the Sulphur Springs area . Hollinger took Cabela into the woods and shot at her , but she ran away uninjured and was found at home . Callaway and Hollinger caught her and took her back to the railroad tracks , tied her down and Callaway shot her several times , police said . In the video , some people walk away , and then two people are seen running away . Officers received three 911 calls at around 5:23 p.m. on Wednesday March 4 from people reporting hearing gunshots . They heard a dog whimpering while canvassing the neighborhood , and followed the sound to nearby train tracks . Sgt . Rich Mills talks about finding Cabela and investigating the case of animal abuse at a press conference on Wednesday night . Survivor : The young pit bull mix , named Cabela , suffered injuries so severe it was feared that her front-right leg ( right ) would have to be amputated . Vers were able to pin the leg instead . Officers discovered the blood-spattered pup had been shot twice in the neck and once in the shoulder and tied to the tracks . They freed Cabela and immediately took her to the Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Center , where she is staying during her recovery . Her injuries were so severe that it was feared that the pup 's front right leg would need to be amputated . However , veterinarians were able to save the leg . A post on the vet 's Facebook page read : 'Cabela came through surgery with flying colors and four legs . The surgeon decided to pin it instead of amputation . It will be 6 to 8 weeks before we know whether she will regain full use and motion . ' Cabela is doing very well , her bandage was removed on Tuesday and she is already bearing a small amount of weight on her leg . Her chances of making a full recovery are improving . On Wedneday evening following the police announcement that Cabela 's attackers had been charged , Katy Meyer , owner of the veterinary practice posted her thanks to police and gave an update on Cabela 's condition . 'Justice for Cabela , now that an arrest has been made ! ' 'We wish to thank the the Tampa Police Department for their thorough investigation into this horrible crime . We hope the individuals reponsible will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law . ' She added : 'Cabela is doing very well , her bandage was removed last night and she is already bearing a small amount of weight on her leg . Her chances of making a full recovery are improving . ' Once Cabela fully recovers , she will be spayed , vaccinated and put up for adoption . People who wish to donate money to help with Cabela 's medical care , which is expected to cost thousands of dollars , can click here . New life : Once Cabela fully recovers , she will be spayed , vaccinated and put up for adoption . Tampa Police say that her owners had originally said that Cabela had escaped or been stolen from their yard , but it turned out that she was bought by the two teenagers for dogfighting . Katy Meyer , DVM , was effusive in her thanks to the Tampa Police Department and called for justice for Cabela .
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the attack on Sulphur Springs , the dog that was shot and tied to railroad tracks . A tip-off led police to surveillance footage through which the identities of those involved were established . Sulphur Springs was bought from her owners for dogfighting , but was the teenagers decided to get rid of her as she was 'too sweet ' The owners say that she escaped or was stolen from their yard , but it is not thought that they were involved in the shooting . Her injuries were so severe it was feared that she might need a leg amputated , but vets managed to save it and she is doing well . More charges and arrests are expected .