A man in
Nevada was rolling his trash bin one day when he noticed something strange. He heard "labored breathing" from the bin and noticed a bag inside that "appeared to be moving." When he investigated, he found that
someone had stuffed a small elderly dog into a trash bag and thrown it away. Even worse - the little animal was injured.
The man quickly took the dog, "Baily," to local veterinarians, but the dog's condition was too severe. It died at the animal hospital.
Authorities must ensure that the owner who abandoned this dog is prevented from ever owning, working with, or living with animals again. It's not okay to just trash an injured animal! Sign the petition!When authorities finally found Baily's actual owner, he admitted to throwing his dog away in a trash bag. According to him, the dog had run away from his home and that when he finally found Baily, the dog was "lying in the street," injured. He believed a coyote had attacked and bitten it. Veterinarians confirmed that Baily had a "pucture or bite wound" on its neck.
But instead of rushing his dog to animal services or a veterinary hospital, this owner decided to literally throw his pet away. Veterinarians discovered that Baily was also the victim of severe dehydration, which suggests probable neglect even before it was attacked.
There is no excuse for dumping a wounded animal as though it were literal garbage. Pets deserve respect and care! This man is clearly not fit to take care of animals. Sign the petition to demand that Nevada authorities block him from owning, living with, or working with pets in the future!