JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a Great Dane on the side of a Jacksonville Road earlier this week, according to deputies.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said Dawn Lipford, 42, is now behind bars on a felony animal cruelty charge .

What we know:

Deputies said someone found the dog severely neglected on Sunday, Nov. 2. Animal Care and Protective Services tried to save the dog's life. However, the dog named "Miracle" died, according to JSO officials.

Detectives said they worked with ACPS to identify the person responsible for abandoning the Great Dane. First Coast Crime Stoppers even offered an $8,000 reward for information that led to an arrest in the case, thanks to a generous donation.

Numerous tips were received, and detectives said they we

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