$3,000 reward for tips on NY animal cruelty case involving dog named 'Meatloaf'
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $3,000 award after a dog named "Meatloaf" was found with "extensive injuries."
The organization announced Tuesday that the reward is for any information leading to an arrest and conviction tied to the animal cruelty case.
In November 2024, the Smithtown Animal Shelter received a male bully mix. Meatloaf, the dog, had been found wandering on Croft Lane near Creek Road in Smithtown. According to animal shelter staff, the dog had a series of injuries, including burns and infected wounds.
“If you witness any act of animal cruelty or neglect, please report it immediately to the Suffolk County SPCA,” Suffolk SPCA Chief Roy Gross said. “Together, we can ensure justice for these innocent animals.”
Aggravated cruelty to animals is a felony under New York State law.
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