The worst has been confirmed about Sally, the terrier mixed breed found abandoned in a clothing donation bin in a parking lot in Hyde Park.
I got an e-mail from Joyce Garrity, executive director at the Dutchess County SPCA, with an update on the dog.
Garrity said Sally's blood work shows that she is a little anemic, but otherwise the tests were negative.
That means the dog does not have a medical condition that may have contributed to her emaciated state.
"What it does tell us is that she suffered from grave malnutrition," Garrity said. "Sally was literally starved, and then horrifically disposed of like a pile of old clothes."
She said the DCSPCA is working to find the person who perpetrated this act of cruelty.
Garrity said Sally continues to recuperate. As of Friday, she gained 4-1/2 pounds on a meal plan prescribed by the shelter's veterinarian. When she was found a week ago, she weighed 16 pounds.
"She is a happy little girl who is sweet and affectionate and loves to give kisses," Garrity said.
Donations toward Sally's care are being accepted by the DCSPCA. To designate a contribution toward helping Sally and dogs like her, write "Project Hope" in the memo portion of your check.
Sent donations to the DCSPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 or contribute online at dcspca.org.
UPDATE @ 3:38 P.M.: Garrity said Sally now weighs 23 pounds, again up from 16, but still well under the 36-39 range that she should be.
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THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH SHE WILL BE FINE AS SHE HAS ALREADY GAINED WEIGHT.
she is soooo cute. you can just see the sadness in that face. thanks for the update.
How about we do the same thing to the people that did this to her! I say an eye for an eye. She sure is a cute thing! I would adopt her, but by now the line is soo long...
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