Dog Found Nearly Starved to Death in Pennsylvania Home
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After being nearly starved to death, Precious the Pit Bull Terrier mix is finally getting the kind treatment she deserves. According to WPVI-TV, the dog was found wasting away in the basement of a Pennsylvania home.
Precious was discovered by visiting maintenance workers who at first thought the dog was the remains of an animal. Once they realized Precious was alive, they had her moved to an animal shelter.
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The Delaware County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is now caring for Precious. The facility said for a dog her size, Precious should weigh around 50 pounds, but she currently weighs only 17 pounds. Due to this low weight, Precious cannot walk, bark or raise her head. But Justina Calgiano of the SPCA told WPVI she believes the dog has the spirit to pull through.
Right now, Precious is fed a handful of food every two hours and is also given a cup of water via syringe. Her around-the-clock care also calls for Precious to be flipped over every four hours to prevent bed sores.
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The SPCA cited Precious' former owner with animal cruelty. Neighbors of the man say that Precious' mother, Angel, died in similar way to how Precious was found. Having treated several severely starved dogs successfully, the SPCA is hopeful that they will be able to save Precious and find her a loving home.
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The laws need to be stricter, and this man who is responsible for these horrendous acts needs to know what it feels like to starve. I really will not ever understand why people would hurt an innocent animal, all they want is to be loved and give love. I hope he get the maximum punishment by law and will not ever be permitted to own another dog again!!
June 19 2012 at 7:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyShould take this guy put him in a room and not feed him for a while and then use him for landfill so no other animal can ever be harmed by him.
June 18 2012 at 7:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replypeople like this should be just put to death. i am so sick of people getting away with the stuff they do to animals. what is wrong with this world??????????????????
June 18 2012 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis is why the punishments for this kind of crime should be a lot more severe. Now all they get is a fine, a slap on the wrist and are told not to do it again. A life is a life, be it animal or human, no creature deserves to be treated in such a manner. Apparently these scum didn't learn anything by their first encounter with animal control as the article said they did it with another dog previously. What's it going to take to put a stop to this? Should be a mandatory 6 months in jail for the first offense and the time should go up with each successive offense. Hurts my heart to look at that poor baby. Hope she makes it.
June 18 2012 at 3:53 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplySomeone needs to make sure that this man is NEVER allowed to own another pet of ANY kind! Here's hoping that Precious finds a forever home where she will be showered with love, pats, treats and a family that will treasure her.
June 18 2012 at 3:47 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyI hope Precious pulls through and is adopted by a loving family that gives her the love and affection she deserves.
June 18 2012 at 3:35 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyHow can people do this to an animal. We are seeing it more and more and it just pisses me off to no end.
Cited? This a-hole needs to go to jail for animal ABUSE. He deserves to be starved just like he starved Precious' mother. Animal abusers cannot be rehabilitated. They are mentally deranged people who do not have a conscience. This ABUSERS name and picture should be posted all over the Internet so people who care about animals can be warned of the DANGER of him with animals and humans. I hope Precious recovers. God bless the ppl that found her.
June 18 2012 at 2:40 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down ReplyAnd why didn't the neighbors report this man back when the mother died the same way. They all should be ashamed of themselves and be held responsible too. They are no better than the inhumane owner of poor precious. I will pray that she survives and find someone that will really love her the way she deserves to be loved.
June 18 2012 at 2:16 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down Reply