Domestic Violence and Cruelty to Animals:
An Angel in Distress

“WHS received a call about an abandoned dog, and I went to the residence to investigate,” said Officer Parascandola, a Washington Humane Society officer. “I later learned that the original owner had to leave abruptly 4 weeks prior, for her own safety but had no where to keep her dog. I found Angel on the back porch locked in a wire crate sitting in her own waste. She had no food or water and she was extremely underweight, her underside was stained and saturated with urine, and she suffered from an old fracture to her front leg.”

Angel, a female Spitz, was found by WHS after a neighbor noticed she was left in a crate on the back porch. The humane officer later learned that her owner had to flee for her own safety and was not able to take her dog with her. The owner assumed that Angel had been put out by her husband and she was relieved to learn that WHS picked up the dog and provided Angel with veterinary care.

Another woman, another animal – two victims caught in the cycle of abuse – and another opportunity for WHS to offer its critical assistance. For more information on keeping your pet safe during a domestic crisis, please contact us at 202-BE-HUMANE.

The violence must stop. We can help.
Please call the Washington Humane Society
202-BE HUMANE (234-8626)

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