A Milan woman was arraigned this week on animal cruelty charges stemming from the discovery of a puppy with a collar embedded into its neck at her home.

Heather Feist stood mute when charged with one count of animal cruelty/abandonment during a brief hearing in district court on Monday, court records show. A not guilty plea was entered on her behalf, and an attorney will be appointed to the case.

Milan police and cruelty investigators with the Humane Society of Huron Valley seized the dog from Feist’s residence after responding to an abuse complaint in October.

The 11-month-old Labrador mix named Lou was emaciated and suffered from a serious neck wound caused by a collar that was too tight, reports said. Feist, 35, told investigators she kept the dog tied to a landing because he was too wild.

Lou was treated with antibiotics and was being prepped for adoption at the DHK Animal Rescue in Milan. Further updates on his condition weren't available this week.

Feist remains free on personal bond pending a pre-trial hearing this week.