When the brand new homeowners of what was beforehand an deserted constructing began their house renovations, they had been shocked to find that somebody had not solely deserted a canine inside, however that they’d locked him in a closet.
As you possibly can think about, the Pitbull combine was in actually tough form when he was discovered. Not solely was he in dire want of meals, however he additionally desperately wanted medical consideration.
Police are at present looking for the particular person liable for abandoning, and primarily sentencing the canine to die in a closet. Fortunately, the brand new homeowners found him once they did, as a result of he barely made it out alive. The poor pup was discovered to be visibly malnourished, emaciated, and intensely fearful.
The house had been vacant for a lot of months after it was foreclosed on, and earlier than it was not too long ago taken off the market. The canine was found when the house’s new homeowners began transforming. They’re nonetheless not fairly positive how outdated he’s or how lengthy the poor child was on their lonesome within the closet. However by his present situation, it’s secure to say that he hasn’t been correctly cared for shortly.
“As soon as the humane society seems to be at him, we’ll have a greater concept of whether or not he’s suffered any infections or critical accidents. As soon as we’re in a position to interview the proprietor and know the canine’s situation, we’ll have a greater concept of what we’d cost them with,” mentioned officer Douglas Bell.
At the moment, the authorities consider that the canine’s unique proprietor was not the earlier proprietor of the house, however fairly somebody who was squatting within the constructing previous to it being bought. Due to a few native leads, police have recognized a suspect, and are within the means of finding him now.
In line with the legal guidelines in Maine, people arrested for some of these allegations might doubtlessly be charged with cruelty to animals, and a conviction might result in a $500 payment for every violation. Plus, the particular person might be held chargeable for the animal’s medical bills.
The court docket might additionally prohibit them from proudly owning an animal or working round animals for no less than 5 years.
Cops held the petrified pup whereas they waited for a state animal welfare officer, after which he was taken to Central Aroostook Humane Society the place he obtained much-needed medical remedy.
Hopefully, the suspect will quickly be dropped at justice.
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