$5,000 Reward for Info That Leads to Person Who Starved Dog to Death

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced Monday that a $5,000 reward is being offered by the Nassau County SPCA for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever starved a dog to death in Inwood.

On Aug. 11, the terrier/pit bull mix, named Terry by DA investigators, was dropped off by an unknown person at approximately 3 p.m. at the Five Towns Animal Hospital, located at 157 Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood. The dog was found to be severely emaciated and too weak to hold her head up, officials said.

Veterinary staffers transported the dog inside on a stretcher and found her to be about 20 pounds underweight, with open sores on her back. Terry was then transported to the New York Veterinary Specialty Center in Farmingdale for additional treatment, where she later succumbed to renal and kidney failure.

“This innocent animal suffered and ultimately died a painful death because of the heartless neglect of her owner,” Singas said. “I’m grateful to the Nassau County SPCA for offering this $5,000 reward to help us find and prosecute whoever let this poor dog starve to death. We will not tolerate animal cruelty and neglect, and I’m hopeful that the public will help us get justice for Terry.”

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Nassau County DA’s tip line at 516-571-7755 and reference case number 16716.

Photo: Nassau County District Attorney's Office.