- Pennsylvania, USA -
Lackawanna County Humane Officer Marci Zeiler received a call requesting assistance from the Susquehanna County dog warden regarding animals in bad condition on a property near Montrose.
Officer Zeiler told WNEP that she was not expecting to find dogs in a dreadful state. She said there were two dogs and one of them was taken to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
The furbaby taken to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is a female great Pyrenees mix about 1 year old and staff named her Libby.
Officer Zeiler explained that the weight of Libby’s breed is estimated to be about 85 to 110 pounds and when she was brought in, she weighed in at just under 29 pounds.
Her weight was not the only issue.
As Officer Zeiler told WNEP: “There was like mold and skin infection growing underneath her coat, so once we shaved her down, we got the condition a little bit easier to see.”
She then added: “It's one of the worst emaciation cases that I've seen in quite some time. It is horrific, and the dog couldn't be sweeter. She was friendly. She allowed all the handling, all of the vet care. It's just really a shame to see a dog in that in that condition. Nothing deserves that.”
Officer Zeiler realized that Libby’s case needed further attention so Libby was taken to an emergency vet to treat her skin condition and to plan a refeeding program.
“It's going to be a slow recovery. Anytime you have an emaciated one that's this severe, you do have to take it. There's like a refeeding program that has to go on. You have to put weight on very slowly, or you know you could do more harm than good”, said Officer Zeiler.
An update posted by the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter on September 16, 2022, read:
“We are so overwhelmed with joy at the sight of our beautiful Libby .
She wants you all to know that she is slowly recovering, gaining strength and being so well loved. Her foster family was showing her the news story that featured her rescue .
This is where her new life began 💕
We are encouraged by her strong, fighting spirit and the care and support she is receiving.
Please continue to think good thoughts 💭 and say some prayers 🙏 but know she is in the best hands !”
Officer Zeiler said she’s seen an increase in cases like Libby's. She believes that these things happen because people face financial hardships but having a furbaby is a responsibility that can’t be ignored.
“This is not acceptable. It's never going to be acceptable. So, if this is a situation with these conditions, we are always going to pursue charges”, rightfully said Officer Zeiler.
Libby will remain in the foster home until this case is closed.
I have sent out a few emails to inquire about the other dog on the property and whether charges are being filed in the case.
Should I receive a response, I will update the article accordingly.
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