Cruelty Case Files 3-15-2016
Today, our Animal Cruelty Investigation Team rescued 2 pups from an abandoned apartment. It's estimated the 2 were left alone in the apartment for at least a week.
As you can see in the photos, the place was covered in feces. Both dogs are underweight, but are happy to be in a safe place. They are being evaluated and treated at the HHS Animal Wellness Center. Our veterinarians and vet techs are taking great care of the pair.
As you can see in the photos, the place was covered in feces. Both dogs are underweight, but are happy to be in a safe place. They are being evaluated and treated at the HHS Animal Wellness Center. Our veterinarians and vet techs are taking great care of the pair.
We've named them Scooby Doo & Velma.
Scooby is a 1 year-old male shepherd/hound mix. He weighed in at 50 pounds today, but should probably be closer to 80 pounds!!! We're treating him for intestinal parasites (among other things) and putting him on a special diet to help him gain weight.
Velma is a 1 year-old German Shepherd mix. She weighed in at just 42 pounds today, but should probably be closer to 60+ pounds!!! We're treating her for intestinal parasites (among other things) and putting her on a special diet to help her gain weight as well. She is also heartworm positive.
A BIG thanks goes out to our Animal Cruelty Investigation Team for saving these two sweet dogs. Our team is made up of officers from Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 5 and HHS Staff. They work tirelessly to save animals each and every day. If you see animal cruelty, please speak up! You can file a report online 24/7 at http://www.houstonhumane.org/cruelty/report-cruelty or email deputy@houstonhumane.org or call 713-341-3396.
