For days neighbors had been hearing the plaintive cries of a puppy in one of the nearby apartments in New York City. There was little doubt the puppy was being abused; the heartbreaking yelps were heard repeatedly.
The residents called for help and tried to report the abuse, but no one answered, and no one came; that is until one neighbor couldn’t stand to know the puppy was in terrible pain and fear. She stepped up, and helped to rescue the puppy.
That’s when NYC Second Chance Rescue was notified. The staff immediately responded, and when they picked up the puppy, their hearts sank. The pup, named Loki, only a few months of age, was unable to walk, suffered broken bones and open wounds. He was terrified of even the gentlest touch.
NYCSCR rushed Loki to their partner emergency veterinarian hospital where radiographs confirmed he had suffered a fractured leg – most likely from abuse.
To be clear, the neighbor did what she could, and because of that Loki is alive.
Before anyone rushes to judge; speaking up is not always safe as retaliation is real. Especially when there is little follow-through, no protection, and no accountability, reporting abuse can put someone directly in harm’s way.
And how sad it is, that too often when abuse is caught on camera or proven, accountability is inconsistent. Animal cruelty laws continue to be weak in New York, but it’s like that in every state. Animal abusers receive slaps on their hands, are sentenced to probation, given reduced fines or released on their own recognizance; all the while, innocent victims like Loki suffer to regain their lives. (or worse)
But right now, the focus is on Loki. He needs urgent medical care and surgery to repair his leg.
What has been done to him cannot be undone, but we can make sure he is safe, protected and loved for the rest of his life.
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Because no animal should suffer like this… especially not a baby who never even had a chance.
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