PETITION TARGET: New York Police Department (NYPD) 88 Precinct Captain
A Brooklyn housing complex employee found a small dog with all four legs broken and crying out in excruciating pain in a trash compactor, according to New York Post.
The worker rescued the dog from the chute at the Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses and contacted the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), but unfortunately, attempts to save the dog’s life were too late. In addition to all of their legs being broken, their fur was matted and dirty, and the dog showed signs of neglect.
“Sadly, due to severe medical injuries resulting in extreme suffering, this dog, an alleged victim of cruelty, was humanely euthanized to end existing and ongoing pain,” a spokesperson from ASPCA said in a statement.
Investigators believe the pup may have been intentionally thrown into the trash compactor, Pix 11 reported. Neighbors said that they have not seen the dog in the building before, and it was unclear how long the dog suffered in the deadly machine. A suspect has not been identified yet, but authorities are still investigating.
No animal deserves to live their last days in severe pain and distress. Although this dog could not be saved, it is imperative that no other animal suffers the same fate. Please sign our petition urging the New York Police Department (NYPD) to continue investigating the alleged abuse and prosecute the person responsible for this horrific crime to the full extent of the law.
Anyone with information about the dog can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or visiting https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
