An Agawam man has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly abusing his 4-year-old pit bull combine, who was discovered by authorities in a “severely emaciated state” after neighbors reported listening to the canine being crushed and crying out in ache, the MSPCA mentioned.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals mentioned it filed two felony counts of animal cruelty towards the canine’s proprietor, Carl Moglika Jr., following a May 4 house go to by State Police Sgt. William Loiselle, Agawam Police and Animal Control.
Moglika surrendered his canine, Sophie, to the MSPCA on the identical day of the go to, the place authorities decided the canine was “severely emaciated.” A go to to the veterinarian revealed that the pit was additionally affected by diarrhea, anemia, a fractured tooth and a skinny coat, the MSPCA mentioned.
“Sgt. Loiselle drove Sophie from Agawam to the MSCPA’s Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston because it was clear she needed to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible,” mentioned Thomas Grenham, director of MSPCA Law Enforcement. “Now she’s got a chance at a new life.”
Moglika is scheduled to be arraigned on animal cruelty costs July 16 at Westfield District Court.
Another MSPCA investigation led to current animal cruelty costs leveled towards Boston lady Natividad Pizzaro, 37, who introduced in her pit bull — who had starved to demise and was frostbitten — to a veterinarian to be cremated.
“We are thankful for the people who came forward to alert law enforcement of the inhumane treatment, which resulted in Sophie getting the treatment she needed and her owner being held accountable,” mentioned Hampden District Attorney’s workplace spokesperson James Leydon.
With Sophie on the mend, the MSPCA is on the lookout for a “very special adopter” for the pit bull combine. A affected person proprietor will likely be wanted — the canine is pleasant and loving in nature, however her previous abuse has left her skittish.
The MSPCA mentioned Sophie would do greatest in an adults-only house, with no different pets. An proprietor ought to be dedicated to working with a conduct skilled to help the pit with issues equivalent to “resource guarding,” which refers to canine that are likely to growl, lunge or chew to protect their meals.
Interested adopters can apply at mspca.org/bostonadopt.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”