Atlantic County SPCA investigators responded to an anonymous call about a puppy frozen inside its dog house off Jackson Road in Buena Vista Township Monday.
When they arrived they found the puppy’s body as well as an older female pit bull (possibly the puppy's mama) which was cold and malnourished. She was taken to a veterinary clinic where she died overnight.
“Honestly I barely slept last night and I woke up this morning to news that the second dog has passed away,” said Atlantic County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Agent Kate Warden.
Authorities say the puppy appeared to be less than six-months-old and underweight and both dogs’ water bowls were only filled with ice.
Officials would not reveal the identity of the dogs’ owners because they’re still preparing to file animal cruelty charges, including failure to provide proper shelter, adequate food and veterinary care.
“Please bring your animals indoors,” Warden said. “There is no excuse to have more animals dying in this extreme cold weather.”
Investigators are hoping the results of the necropsies (animal autopsies) will be revealed Wednesday and plan to file charges after.
(NBC 10 Philadelphia - Jan 19, 2016)
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