SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An aged canine is recovering in an animal hospital after being deserted by its proprietor and located tied to a park picnic desk by a brief leash with out meals and water.
A notice left behind by the obvious surrendering proprietor says the canine’s title is Max and his approximate age is 17 years previous.
“I’m a superb boy,” the notice learn. It continued: “My homeowners can’t deal with me no extra. Please assist me.”
The canine was discovered by the employees at Schiller Park once they arrived for work Thursday morning. Police, animal rescue and animal advocates have been known as to assist.
Stefanie Heath, a board member for Cuse Pit Crew, was one of many first to examine on the canine who was discovered emaciated, torpid and unable to swat away surrounding flies.
“Parks appear to be a scorching place for dumping canines,” mentioned Heath, “and we are attempting to encourage individuals to not do this.”
Heath acknowledges the extreme overcrowding of animal shelters, leaving the group with no place to give up pets.
“We ask that folks attain out for assist,” mentioned Heath, “whether or not it’s Cuse Pit Crew or one other group to see if there’s one thing we will do for assist. Assist might look totally different primarily based in your canine’s state of affairs.”
Homeowners typically battle with rising prices of pet meals, restricted veterinary choices and landlords altering insurance policies on pets in residences.
“I’m not judging individuals,” Heath mentioned. “Persons are in troublesome conditions and must make troublesome selections, however this shouldn’t be the choice.”
Heath says Max is bettering after emergency veterinarian care and can stick with a foster household.
Syracuse police verify the arrest of the canine’s former proprietor. She was charged with abandonment and animal cruelty.
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