Cassie Carnio, an employee at the animal hospital said the adopter wished to remain anonymous. Carino added, however, that the person has other pets and is “very well liked” by animal hospital staff.
“We’re definitely happy to see her find a home,” Carino said.
Animal Control Officer Bryan Kline said Monday that the woman has adopted from Meriden Animal Control in the past, and has adopted a previously mistreated dog before as well.
“There’s no concern at all about the care she’ll get,” Kline said of Snowflake.
The one-year-old white Maltese/Poodle was found wandering in the area of State Street two weeks ago. She was taken to the animal hospital where she was cared for. Doctors performed surgery on her snout after the rubber band sliced through both sides of the dog’s mouth, exposing a tooth and a sinus.
The surgery was successful, police spokesman Sgt. Darrin McKay said. There has been an outpouring of support from people in the area, he added.
“The response from our community and beyond has been overwhelming and because everyone who donated so generously, Snowflake was able to receive the prompt medical treatment which she needed,” McKay said.
Snowflake was named by the staff of the animal hospital.
McKay said there have been numerous people interested in adopting Snowflake. There have also been significant donations, and there “is no further need for additional monetary donations... Snowflake’s care and treatment has been satisfied.”
The reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Snowflake’s abuse has been increased from $500 to $2,000. An anonymous donor put forward the $500 and more has been raised through the Animal Control Office, McKay said.
Any information regarding the abuse case can be reported to police by calling (203) 630-6201.
(Meriden Record-Journal - Dec 15, 2014)
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