{"id":292,"date":"2024-09-02T08:22:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T08:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivermectinhuma.com\/?p=292"},"modified":"2024-09-02T08:22:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T08:22:21","slug":"homeowners-discover-abandoned-pup-in-newly-purchased-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivermectinhuma.com\/?p=292","title":{"rendered":"Homeowners Discover Abandoned Pup in Newly Purchased House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Upon purchasing an abandoned building in Caribou, Maine, the new owners were in for a surprise as they began renovations \u2013 they found a lonely and scared little puppy locked away in a closet.<\/p>\n<h2>Heartbreaking Discovery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"2ff4e5c0e788eac865b21c30372ccc88\" data-index=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p>The new owners were deeply saddened by the neglected state of the pup and couldn\u2019t fathom how someone could abandon a pet in such a cruel manner, devoid of food and water. They promptly alerted the authorities about the distressing situation.<\/p>\n<p>Swift Action and Justice<\/p>\n<p>The police and humane society quickly responded to the call, rescuing the malnourished Pitbull mix and providing urgent medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>Officer Douglas Bell stated, \u201cOnce we\u2019re able to interview the owner and assess the dog\u2019s condition, we\u2019ll determine the appropriate charges.\u201d The dog had been left alone for a prolonged period in the foreclosed and vacant building.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-293\" src=\"https:\/\/ivermectinhuma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1720180639_535_Homeowners-Were-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivermectinhuma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1720180639_535_Homeowners-Were-S.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ivermectinhuma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1720180639_535_Homeowners-Were-S-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Legal Action Taken<\/p>\n<p>Under Maine laws, the cruel owner faced charges of Animal Cruelty, a class D misdemeanor, with penalties of imprisonment up to 364 days and a ban on owning animals. Additionally, they were fined not less than $500 to cover the pup\u2019s medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The Caribou Police Department expressed gratitude for the public\u2019s assistance and ensured that the dog was receiving the necessary care.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Michael Gahagan and the department thanked the Central Aroostook Humane Society, the Maine State Animal Welfare Office, and the public for their support in the dog\u2019s rescue and recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Final Message<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s essential to remember that abandoning pets is unnecessary. If unable to care for them, consider bringing them to a local shelter where they can find a loving home. 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