Crime & Safety

Bay Shore Man Failed To Feed 7-Year-Old Dog, 'Miss Pretty': SPCA

The 50-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty for failing to feed his dachshund, the SPCA said.

BAY SHORE, NY - A Bay Shore man was arrested on Friday for failing to feed his dog, according to the Suffolk County SPCA.

Craig Tenzer , 50, was charged with cruelty to animals for severely neglecting Miss Pretty, his 7-year-old dachshund, the SPCA said.

The dog was found to be severely emaciated and living in a condemned house, the SPCA said.

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Miss Pretty was seized by Suffolk County SPCA and immediately transported to an emergency animal hospital by Islip Animal Shelter for medical treatment, according to the SPCA.

Tenzer was arrested without incident by Suffolk County SPCA and transported to the 3rd Precinct by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.

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Tenzer's next appearance in First District Court in Central Islip is November 17. The case is being turned over to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.

Images via Suffolk County SPCA

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