Severe dry eye, severe dermatitis, severe periodontal disease, as well as an ear infection were all documented by a county veterinarian. According to a county email, the severe dry eye condition will require lifelong therapy.
“That tells me that dog suffered severe neglect for a very, very, long time,” said Amy Howland of Dogma Pet Rescue.
Hillsborough County records show the Pet Resources Center issued a medical plea to local rescues for help with Emily. Dogma Pet Rescue stepped up.
“It was a dog we very much wanted to help,” explained Amy.
Dogma Pet Rescue expected to pay about $1,500 to $2,000 in veterinary bills for Emily’s care. It also lined up a foster home to take her in.
“It’s very rewarding to see a dog like that, with skin issues like that, turn around and look beautiful and have a wonderful happy life,” Amy said.
NO CHARGES FILED, DOG HANDED BACK TO ABUSER
Five days later P.R.C. informed Amy that Emily’s owner came back and claimed her.
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| Emily, handed back to her abuser by Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center |
“Disgusting, disgusting,” Amy summarized.
The owner needs to be charged with animal cruelty for LETTING THE DOG GET INTO THIS CONDITION IN THE FIRST PLACE. A reasonably intelligent person who looks at this dog would KNOW that something is wrong and it needed to be taken to a vet.
SCOTT TREBATOSKI NEEDS TO BE FIRED
Disgusting and familiar. In February, Target 8 revealed Pet Resources Center (PRC) handed back to their owner, three Yorkies that were confiscated due to neglect.
At the time, assistant county administrator Dexter Barge had little to say. “I can’t speak to that case,” he told us.
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| Rescued from their abuser, only to be handed right back |
Tell that to a red Chow with severe skin issues and nails so long it looks painful to walk. Records show the Pet Resources Center (PRC) returned him to his owner in September.
And now Emily.
Did you know that Trebatoski used to be the director of the shelter in Lee County, Florida, and was fired (or basically forced to resign)? It appears there have been problems with Pet Resources Center (PRC) ever since he showed up:
- "Lee County's former Animal Services director Scott Trebatoski says he didn't resign, county boss fired him"
- Cockfighting roosters euthanized improperly by Hillsborough County
- Hillsborough Pet Resources director kills roosters, allegedly violates county policy
- Neglected dogs handed back to owner by Hillsborough Pet Resources
- Citizens slam Hillsborough’s Pet Resource Center during county meeting
- Desperate to get their release numbers up, Hillsborough's Pet Resource Center adopting out animals that are ending up on Craigslist and found running loose, say animal advocates
Target 8 requested an interview, but the county did not provide anyone. Not Scott Trebatoski, not Dexter Barge, not Deputy County Administrator Greg Horwadel, not County Administrator Mike Merrill.
The timing of this incident involving this dog is ironic. This week, the county bragged that its new animal abuse registry took effect.
Its Facebook page warns “If you’re transferring or exchanging an animal of any kind… it’s your responsibility to ensure these animals do not get into the hands of animal abusers.
Apparently the rules don’t apply to Hillsborough County’s Pet Resources Center (PRC).
“I don’t think they care at all,” said Amy.
(WFLA - Nov 4, 2016)
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