By Adrian Teran Tapia and Mario Sequeira Quesada
Capital News Service
RICHMOND -- Every state in America, and at least nine countries -- that is how far the story of Tommie, a dog tied to a pole and set on fire, traveled as people rallied for his survival and donated money for his treatment.
Tommie suffered burns on 40 percent of his body after he was doused in an accelerant and set on fire in a Richmond park. Despite round-the-clock care, he died five days after rescue.
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