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Authorities hunt those who abandoned an emaciated dog in Prince George’s County Authorities hunt those who abandoned an emaciated dog in Prince George’s County
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Authorities in Prince George’s County said they are trying to find those involved in the abandonment of a dog found so emaciated it was almost one-third the normal body weight for its breed.Authorities in Prince George’s County said they are trying to find those involved in the abandonment of a dog found so emaciated it was almost one-third the normal body weight for its breed.
The dog — a mastiff — was found Feb. 8 on Gallahan Road in the Clinton area, according to officials with the Prince George’s County Animal Management Division. A $5,000 reward is being offered from the Humane Society of the United States for information in the case that leads to an identification, arrest and conviction of those involved.The dog — a mastiff — was found Feb. 8 on Gallahan Road in the Clinton area, according to officials with the Prince George’s County Animal Management Division. A $5,000 reward is being offered from the Humane Society of the United States for information in the case that leads to an identification, arrest and conviction of those involved.
The county’s animal management agency said the dog was not properly cared for and was neglected and abandoned. The dog was named Violet by county animal officials.The county’s animal management agency said the dog was not properly cared for and was neglected and abandoned. The dog was named Violet by county animal officials.
An animal rescue group, Mutts Matter Rescue in Rockville, posted photos of the dog on its website and asked for donations under the headline “Starved and left for dead. Thrown into the street like trash.”An animal rescue group, Mutts Matter Rescue in Rockville, posted photos of the dog on its website and asked for donations under the headline “Starved and left for dead. Thrown into the street like trash.”
Rescuers found the dog after animal control responded to a report of an emaciated dog. Violet weighs 56.4 pounds, officials said, compared with a typical mastiff’s weight of between 140 and 150 pounds. Rescuers found the dog after animal control responded to a report of an emaciated dog. Violet, who is 7 years old, weighs 56.4 pounds, officials said, compared with a typical mastiff’s weight of between 140 and 150 pounds.
Mastiffs are known for their large size. The American Kennel Club calls the breed a “combination of grandeur and good nature as well as courage and docility.” The club says that because of their size, they are best suited for larger spaces found in outer suburbs or rural areas.Mastiffs are known for their large size. The American Kennel Club calls the breed a “combination of grandeur and good nature as well as courage and docility.” The club says that because of their size, they are best suited for larger spaces found in outer suburbs or rural areas.
Violet is being cared for at the Rockville animal rescue facility until she is “healthy enough to be adopted” by a foster family, according to the Humane Society.Violet is being cared for at the Rockville animal rescue facility until she is “healthy enough to be adopted” by a foster family, according to the Humane Society.
“It is unimaginably callous to cruelly starve and abandon an innocent dog in this way,” said Emily Hovermale, the Maryland state director for the Humane Society. “We are hopeful this reward will bring forward anyone with information about this heinous crime.”“It is unimaginably callous to cruelly starve and abandon an innocent dog in this way,” said Emily Hovermale, the Maryland state director for the Humane Society. “We are hopeful this reward will bring forward anyone with information about this heinous crime.”
Rodney C. Taylor, associate director of the county’s animal management, called Violet’s condition “an act of cruelty” in a statement and said the agency “wants to prosecute the perpetrator.”Rodney C. Taylor, associate director of the county’s animal management, called Violet’s condition “an act of cruelty” in a statement and said the agency “wants to prosecute the perpetrator.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 301-780-7241.Anyone with information is asked to call 301-780-7241.