WARREN — A 41-year-old man faces animal abuse expenses after his canine was discovered chained to a big water tank at a residence in Johnston on Sunday.
Sheriff’s deputies have been known as to the realm of 5000 Stoddard Hayes Road the place they spoke to the house owner who suggested them that their tenant, later recognized as Jason Michael Fox, had moved out two weeks in the past and left his canine outdoors.
Fox was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. He pleaded not responsible in Trumbull County Central District Court and his bond was set at $750.
The report signifies that the canine, named Nova, had no seen shelter and was described to be skinny and coated in mud. A black pot containing pet food was discovered close to the canine however no water.
Due to the Nova’s situation, Jason Cooke, president of Healthy Hearts and Paws in Brookfield, was contacted to retrieve the animal.
A relative of Fox informed deputies he had been coming to the residence to convey the pet food and water. When requested by the deputies why he didn’t report the canine’s situation, he informed them he didn’t wish to “interfere with family.”
When police made contact with Fox, he informed deputies that Nova was his spouse’s canine and he lacked the means to proceed offering for the animal, additionally telling deputies the canine beforehand had harmed his different pets.
Fox informed deputies he was centered on transferring and didn’t have time to deal with the canine. He stated his spouse was alleged to take Nova, in line with the report.
Fox’s spouse was contacted and informed deputies she couldn’t have pets at her residence. She stated she informed Fox to provide away the canine. She additionally talked about that Fox recommended killing Nova previously, the report said.
Cooke stated that Nova was taken to Countryside Veterinary Service in Kinsman on Tuesday the place he was recognized with Lyme illness, hookworms and whipworms. Nova was dewormed and Cooke stated he’s on the trail to restoration.
“Aside from those things, he’s a healthy dog and we looking forward to finding him a forever home now,” Cooke stated. “Right now we’re at capacity, so when we bring in a dog like Nova the expectation is that they’ll find a home soon, but we won’t turn any dog away so we’ll do what we can and make accommodations.”
Cooke stated his rescue shelter has seen the best variety of stray, uncared for or abused dogs, in comparison with recent years.
“The number of dogs being reclaimed by owners has also hit a new low. Typically it’s at 80% but this year I’d say it’s about 20%,” Cooke stated.
