A Joliet woman was arrested Monday after police said they found an emaciated dog with an embedded chain collar and infected wounds in her backyard.

Krystal L. Dean, 39, of Joliet, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and violation of owner duties under the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, Joliet police said.

Officers responded about noon Monday to the 1200 block of Hague Court after being contacted by Joliet Township Animal Control about a possible case of animal cruelty, police said.

Officers found a black and tan female Rottweiler mix, later identified as Luna, confined in a backyard cage. The dog had a chain collar embedded in her neck, causing an open wound with live larvae and fly activity, police said.

Officers said Luna appeared severely underweight, with visible ribs and hip bones.

The Joliet Police Animal Crimes Team investigated and spoke with Dean, who identified herself as Luna’s owner. Dean told officers that she had known about the embedded chain for about two weeks and claimed to have taken the dog to a veterinarian, although she could not provide documentation, police said.

Dean also said Luna was kept outdoors in a kennel due to a broken lead, police said.

Officers observed no food or water within Luna’s reach.

Dean signed ownership of Luna over to animal control. The dog is receiving veterinary care and is expected to make a full recovery, police said.

Dean was arrested, booked and taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility without incident.