Starving Dog Found Locked In Closet By New Homeowners

Whereas transforming their not too long ago acquired residence in Maine, a pair not too long ago got here throughout an surprising customer: an deserted pet.

The malnourished pit bull combine was discovered by the brand new homeowners inside a closet, the place it appeared to have been left for an unknown time frame.

Based on Caribou Police Officer Douglas Bell, the canine was in want of meals and medical consideration when authorities arrived on the scene on November 9, and it was appearing aggressively.

The age of the canine and the way lengthy it had been within the closet are unresolved inquiries to Caribou Police.

“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 severe accidents,” Bell stated. “As soon as we’re capable of interview the proprietor and know the canine’s situation, we’ll have a greater concept of what we’d cost them with.”

Bell reported that the Caribou police are persevering with to pursue details about two individuals who could be the canine’s homeowners. Since each of the persons are believed to be homeless and weren’t the earlier homeowners of the home, he selected to not reveal the tackle the place the canine was found.

Relying on the severity of the animal’s medical situation, these arrested for these sorts of allegations might face cruelty or aggravated cruelty to animals fees beneath Maine legislation. A conviction may lead to a $500 positive for every infraction in addition to legal responsibility for the animal’s medical prices.

The particular person is also barred by a court docket from having a pet or working with animals for at the very least 5 years.