MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND SPCA ARE LOOKING FOR THE PERSON WHO ABANDONED DOG
" Authorities Searching For The Person Who Left An Emaciated Puppy Alongside A Road In Neptune Township, New Jersey."
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 8:45 A.M. ET. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ.- Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago reported that Investigators are asking for the Public's Help in finding the Person responsible for the Neglect of a Severely Emaciated Puppy that was left on the side of a Road in Neptune Township, New Jersey, this past weekend.
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Members of The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a call on The 1300 Block of Monroe Avenue in The Township on a report of a Puppy being found. The Caller told the Officers that responded that on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., he had found the Puppy a few blocks away near the Intersection of Bangs and Myrtle Avenues, and Contacted The SPCA the next day after he realized that the Puppy was too Sick for the man to properly care for.
The Puppy, a Tan Female Pit Bull Mix, about 8 to 10 Weeks Old and named Matilda by her Caregivers, was rushed to The SPCA Shelter for Urgent Medical Care. Upon arrival at The Shelter, Matilda was curled up in a Fetal Position, her Head Shaking, and Unable to Move, suffering from Dehydration and Hunger. As of Wednesday, Matilda showed signs of improvement, having started to Socialize with other Dogs at the Shelter and Eating on her own.
Anyone with information regarding Matilda is Urged to contact Investigators of The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at (732) 440-1539.
FILED UNDER MAY 11, 2023: LAW, MONMOUTH: