Published: 8/27/2023 10:35:54 AM
Modified: 8/27/2023 10:35:17 AM
HADLEY – A canine sporting a pink collar however no tags, and having been sprayed by a skunk, was discovered deserted within the space of Knightly Road on July 1.
Following an intensive investigation by Hadley Police, the canine’s proprietor has been recognized and can be dealing with a cost of animal cruelty in Eastern Hampshire District Court in Belchertown.
Hadley Police introduced the costs this week, although for the reason that particular person is being summoned for a show-cause listening to, a particular identification can’t be launched. Police Chief Michael Mason mentioned, although, that the proprietor will not be a Hadley resident.
The pup, now referred to as Riot, was positioned into foster care after it was discovered. It was throughout foster care that a coach known as in to help with some behavioral points acknowledged the canine and recognized the earlier proprietor.
That proprietor initially denied abandoning the canine, telling police the canine had been rehomed with a household in Springfield.
But later the proprietor admitted that, after selecting Riot up from day care, the canine was deserted in Hadley on June 30.
— SCOTT MERZBACH
