Dog found starving, neglected
New York, NY (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008
County: New York

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Jennifer Vias

In October, an HLE agent discovered an emaciated and dirty male pit bull in the Manhattan home of Jennifer Vias, 26. The one-year-old dog was transported to the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital (BMAH), where he was renamed Lazarus and treated for starvation and neglect. On December 14, Vias was placed under arrest and charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. She faces up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine; meanwhile, Lazarus was released to the ASPCA and began his new life with qualified, caring adopters.

References

• ASPCA - Jan 2, 2009

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