Police in Cranford, New Jersey, are looking for the person responsible for tying their dog to a pole and abandoning them. Thankfully, the dog — named Zeus — was rescued in time and is currently safe at a local shelter.
New Jersey dog found abandoned
On Feb. 15 at around 6:00 a.m., Cranford police received reports of the abandoned dog left tied to a pole near Unami Park.
Police, together with animal control, responded to the scene and found the Pit Bull mix all alone with a sign attached to his collar. The sign featured the dog’s name along with the words: “Not rapid, no biting, need a home.”
Animal control took the poor pup to a local shelter, as reported by ABC7 NY. Luckily, he is fairing well health-wise and getting along with the shelter staff.
Cranford Police Captain Matthew Nazzaro condemned the dog’s abandonment, given that he was left out in the cold, which put him at risk of hypothermia. He was also without any food or water.
“It was 25, no water, no food around it,” Nazzaro stated. “There really is not an excuse for leaving a dog. There may be reasons, but there is not a reason to leave a dog in these extreme temperatures,” he added.
Luckily, Zeus has a microchip. Authorities are now searching for the dog’s previous owner, who, if found, may face criminal charges.
It’s no secret that owning a dog comes with its fair share of responsibilities and demands. Unfortunately, obstacles may sometimes get in the way of one giving their dog the quality life they deserve.
While one may have valid reasons why they’d want to give up their pup, the humane thing to do is to surrender the dog at a shelter instead of abandoning them. It’s unfair to abandon your beloved pet, as doing so endangers their health and exposes them to traumatic experiences.
