Emaciated, neglected dog abandoned in apartment
Charleston, SC (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Oct 9, 2007
County: Charleston
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged
Case Images: 1 files available
Alleged: Melinda Marie Rodriguez
On Tuesday, October 9th, at approximately 9am, the City of Charleston Police Department received a call from the property manager of the Georgetown Apartments on Orangegrove Road, West Ashley about an abandoned dog.
The witness stated that the tenant had been evicted from her apartment and had left her dog. Upon arrival animal control officer Taylor found confined in the bathroom a male, neutered mixed breed dog named "Phoenix".
The dog was living in its own feces and urine and had no supply of food or water. The dog was visibly emaciated and was immediately transported to the John Ancrum SPCA for medical care. Phoenix was suffering from extreme emaciation and internal and external parasites. He is also heartworm positive.
The tenant and owner of the dog, Melinda Marie Rodriguez, was given a summons to appear in court to face charges of Neglect and Proper Care of an animal due to the extreme neglect of the dog. She will face Judge Molony on Monday at 8:30am in City of Charleston Livability Court if found guilty she faces 30 days in jail and or a fine of $1,087.
It is the hope of the JASPCA that Judge Molony will order custody of Phoenix to the SPCA so that he can be brought back to health and find a home where he will be cared for properly. References« SC State Animal Cruelty Map
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