Suffolk Man Abandoned Dog in ‘Deplorable’ Conditions: SPCA

A Centereach man was charged with animal cruelty Monday after police say he left his dog in an abandoned house for an extended period of time, according to Suffolk County SPCA.

Terral Ellis, 34, left a male pit bull in a Centereach home, located at 187 Smithtown Polk Boulevard, for more than 24 hours with no food or water, the SPCA says.

Officials say they found the dog living in deplorable conditions and he appeared to be dehydrated and covered in his own excrement. The dog was transported to Brookhaven Animal Shelter to be treated.

Ellis was charged with animal cruelty for “failure to provide proper sustenance,” a misdemeanor charge under NYS Agriculture and Markets Law. He will appear in First District Court in Central Islip on August 25.

The Town of Brookhaven boarded up the house.

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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