and dragged along Highway 55.

When authorities arrived at the scene, the driver, who was visibly distraught, said he did not know the animal or understand how it became tied to his vehicle, Jay said. The man said he was alerted to the animal when another driver signaled to him and called 911.

Jay said the driver was parked in a residential neighborhood in south St. Louis before driving off, unaware the animal was tied in between his truck and an attached trailer.

Jay said the dog was fortunate in that he did not suffer internal injuries.

"There is a chance now we'll be able to save his front right leg," Jay said. "None have been amputated at this point."

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Aaron Rodgers has recaptured the imagination of the football world with an eight-game run for the ages. After predicting that his Green Bay Packers could "run the table" following a 4-6 start, Rodgers has elevated his game to heights rarely seen in NFL history. He has produced gasp-inducing throws and eye-popping pocket presence to lead his team to the NFC Championship Game.

With that said, can I share a little secret?

There is another NFL quarterback who has matched Rodgers throw for throw, from a statistical perspective, during that span. In some regards, the Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan -- the presumptive league MVP and Green Bay's opponent Sunday -- might actually have performed