The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is increasing enforcement against animal neglect cases as the Humane Society of Monroe County reports an alarming rise in abandoned dogs and cats.
Watch Demetrios Sanders’ video report:
Monroe County Sheriff cracks down on animal abuse
Angel, a doodle mix recently found alone near Roberts and Reaume Road in Berlin Township, exemplifies the severity of the problem. When the severely malnourished dog arrived at the shelter, it was questioned whether to attempt treatment or euthanize her due to her critical condition.
“When she pulled in, the first question was did we want to try and work with her or just put her down because she was in such bad condition, we weren’t sure she was going to make it through the night,” said Jacqueline Monteer, executive director of the Humane Society of Monroe County.
Monteer said Angel should weigh 40 to 50 pounds, but only weighs 16 pounds. The dog required a blood transfusion just to survive.
“To see somebody neglect or just throw away a living being that feels and has emotions– it’s hard to describe,” Monteer said…