Justice for Indy
- by: Indy's voice
- recipient: Lt Bruce Kidman, Prosecution Division, East Providence Police Dept
The 4th of July was not a day for celebration at the RISPCA this year. Indi, named after Independence Day, was abandoned at our door between the hours of 11:00AM and 5:30 PM. Had it not been forsomeone who passed by the RISPCA to see what our hours were, Indi may not have survived the night. He was nicknamed Indy because he had been found on Independence Day. He was immediately sent to the Bay... State Veterinary Emergency Services in Swansea, where Dr. Kristi Thomas treated the animal for horrifying wounds caused by serious matting.
“He weighed 12 pounds, and a like healthy dog should way about 30, He's heartworm-positive and has Lyme Disease. He's got wounds that are absolutely disgusting on three legs.”
His tendons, ligaments and bones had been visible, and his nails were so long, they had grown into his paw pads, puncturing them.
“He was so matted, both of his hind legs were encased in one huge mat, so he couldn't stand upthe vet noted. “He had been in that mat for such a long time, when it was removed, his leg muscles, ligaments and tendons were contracted.”
The vet did say “Indy” would walk again, but not until it had undergone weeks of physical therapy. He believed the dog had been neglected for a minimum of six months.
“This is torture, this is sustained pain and suffering inflicted on an innocent animal.”
The 4th of July was not a day for celebration at the RISPCA this year. Indi, named after Independence Day, was abandoned at their door. Had it not been for someone who passed by the RISPCA to see what their hours were, Indi may not have survived the night. He was nicknamed Indy because he had been found on Independence Day. He was immediately sent to the Bay... State Veterinary Emergency Services in Swansea, where Dr. Kristi Thomas treated the animal for horrifying wounds caused by serious matting.
“He weighed 12 pounds, and a like healthy dog should way about 30, He's heartworm-positive and has Lyme Disease. He's got wounds that are absolutely disgusting on three legs.”
His tendons, ligaments and bones had been visible, and his nails were so long, they had grown into his paw pads, puncturing them.
“He was so matted, both of his hind legs were encased in one huge mat, so he couldn't stand upthe vet noted. “He had been in that mat for such a long time, when it was removed, his leg muscles, ligaments and tendons were contracted.”
The vet did say “Indy” would walk again, but not until it had undergone weeks of physical therapy. He believed the dog had been neglected for a minimum of six months.
“This is torture, this is sustained pain and suffering inflicted on an innocent animal.”
Indy's abuser, Carlos Alvarez is due to appear at the 6th district xourt of providence on aug 9. He is subject to $1000 fine and 22 months in jail. the state of RI has never enforced this penalty. Let's ask for the maximum penalty for Indy's abuser to help put a stop to this type of careless and prolonged abuse.
Sign PetitionSign Petition“He weighed 12 pounds, and a like healthy dog should way about 30, He's heartworm-positive and has Lyme Disease. He's got wounds that are absolutely disgusting on three legs.”
His tendons, ligaments and bones had been visible, and his nails were so long, they had grown into his paw pads, puncturing them.
“He was so matted, both of his hind legs were encased in one huge mat, so he couldn't stand upthe vet noted. “He had been in that mat for such a long time, when it was removed, his leg muscles, ligaments and tendons were contracted.”
The vet did say “Indy” would walk again, but not until it had undergone weeks of physical therapy. He believed the dog had been neglected for a minimum of six months.
“This is torture, this is sustained pain and suffering inflicted on an innocent animal.”
The 4th of July was not a day for celebration at the RISPCA this year. Indi, named after Independence Day, was abandoned at their door. Had it not been for someone who passed by the RISPCA to see what their hours were, Indi may not have survived the night. He was nicknamed Indy because he had been found on Independence Day. He was immediately sent to the Bay... State Veterinary Emergency Services in Swansea, where Dr. Kristi Thomas treated the animal for horrifying wounds caused by serious matting.
“He weighed 12 pounds, and a like healthy dog should way about 30, He's heartworm-positive and has Lyme Disease. He's got wounds that are absolutely disgusting on three legs.”
His tendons, ligaments and bones had been visible, and his nails were so long, they had grown into his paw pads, puncturing them.
“He was so matted, both of his hind legs were encased in one huge mat, so he couldn't stand upthe vet noted. “He had been in that mat for such a long time, when it was removed, his leg muscles, ligaments and tendons were contracted.”
The vet did say “Indy” would walk again, but not until it had undergone weeks of physical therapy. He believed the dog had been neglected for a minimum of six months.
“This is torture, this is sustained pain and suffering inflicted on an innocent animal.”
Indy's abuser, Carlos Alvarez is due to appear at the 6th district xourt of providence on aug 9. He is subject to $1000 fine and 22 months in jail. the state of RI has never enforced this penalty. Let's ask for the maximum penalty for Indy's abuser to help put a stop to this type of careless and prolonged abuse.
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