Massachusetts man charged with animal cruelty after police find ‘severely emaciated’ dog

An Agawam man has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly abusing his 4-year-old pit bull combine, who was discovered by authorities in a “severely emaciated state” after neighbors reported listening to the canine being overwhelmed and crying out in ache, the MSPCA stated.

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals stated it filed two felony counts of animal cruelty towards the canine’s proprietor, Carl Moglika Jr., following a Could 4 house go to by State Police Sgt. William Loiselle, Agawam Police and Animal Management.

Moglika surrendered his canine, Sophie, to the MSPCA on the identical day of the go to, the place authorities decided the canine was “severely emaciated.” A go to to the veterinarian revealed that the pit was additionally affected by diarrhea, anemia, a fractured tooth and a skinny coat, the MSPCA stated.

“Sgt. Loiselle drove Sophie from Agawam to the MSCPA’s Angell Animal Medical Heart in Boston as a result of it was clear she wanted to be seen by a veterinarian as quickly as attainable,” stated Thomas Grenham, director of MSPCA Regulation Enforcement. “Now she’s received an opportunity at a brand new life.”

Moglika is scheduled to be arraigned on animal cruelty costs July 16 at Westfield District Courtroom.

One other MSPCA investigation led to latest animal cruelty costs leveled towards Boston girl Natividad Pizzaro, 37, who introduced in her pit bull — who had starved to loss of life and was frostbitten — to a veterinarian to be cremated.

“We’re grateful for the individuals who got here ahead to alert legislation enforcement of the inhumane remedy, which resulted in Sophie getting the remedy she wanted and her proprietor being held accountable,” stated Hampden District Legal professional’s workplace spokesperson James Leydon.

With Sophie on the mend, the MSPCA is in search of a “very particular adopter” for the pit bull combine. A affected person proprietor will likely be wanted — the canine is pleasant and loving in nature, however her previous abuse has left her skittish.

The MSPCA stated Sophie would do finest in an adults-only house, with no different pets. An proprietor must be dedicated to working with a habits skilled to assist the pit with issues corresponding to “useful resource guarding,” which refers to canines that are inclined to growl, lunge or chew to protect their meals.

adopters can apply at mspca.org/bostonadopt.