Man Kept Pit Bulls Tied In Backyard With No Water: SPCA

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A Central Islip man was charged on Sunday with animal cruelty after keeping his two dogs tied up with no shelter or water, according to the Suffolk SPCA.

Jacques Henri , 72, was charged with neglecting his two dogs, Blue, a 2-year-old female pit bull and King, a 1-year-old male pit bull, that were confined in a backyard where there was no shelter or water present, the SPCA said.

Blue was underweight which was caused by malnutrition, the SCPA said.

King was found tethered to a fence for over an hour on a 2-foot tether with open sores on his ears, the SCPA said.

Henri, is scheduled to appear in 1st District Court on Dec. 5.

If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at (631) 382-7722.

All calls will be kept confidential.

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