Man Charged With Animal Cruelty Didn't Feed Emaciated Dog: SPCA

MASTIC, NY — A Shirley man was charged with animal cruelty Wednesday, the Suffolk County SPCA said.

Suffolk County SPCA detectives charged Carroll Dennis, 32, with neglecting Soska, his 2-year old male pit/mix, a release said. Dennis failed to provide his dog with proper sustenance, including food and veterinary care, leading to its emaciated state, the SPCA said. Three other dogs were surrendered and have been transported to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter, the SPCA said.

Dennis is scheduled to appear in First District Court on March 28.

Anyone who witnesses any act of animal cruelty, or who may have any information, is asked to call the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential.

Patch photo courtesy Suffolk County SPCA.