Five poodles abandoned Redwood City, CA (US) Incident Date: Thursday, May 5, 2005 County: San Mateo Local Map: available Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help! Case Updates: 2 update(s) available

Case ID: 4523 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in CA (US) Reward: $1,000 Login to Watch this Case

One poodle had to be euthanized and another will lose an eye after Peninsula Humane Society officers rescued a total of five older poodles that were �packed� in boxes and dropped off at the Pets in Need adoption building in Redwood City this morning.

After being called to the scene, PHS Humane Officer Brian Schenck found two large cardboard boxes, taped closed, with holes punched in their sides, apparently for ventilation. He discovered five older poodles and brought them to PHS/SPCA where they were rushed to the society�s veterinary staff for treatment.

One of the poodles, a male, had to be euthanized. The dog, aged between 8-10 years, was not walking on his own and had severely atrophied leg muscles. His nails had not been clipped for some time and had grown around his toes which made walking unbearable. The dog had rotted teeth, a severe skin condition, infected ears, eye problems and open lesions.

The other four poodles, all female, and also aged between 8-10 years, appear to be in better condition, according to PHS lead veterinarian Dr. Linda Janowitz who spent much of her day examining and treating the dogs and administering mild sedatives.

All of them had not been groomed for some time and had matted fur. In addition, the dogs will need dental work, and medication for their ears and eyes. One of the females will likely have to have an eye removed.

Abandoned animals are often dropped off at the PHS but spokesman Scott Delucchi this situation was unusual.

�Five poodles taped up in a box. That�s pretty rare,� Delucchi said.

The PHS is offering a $500 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these dogs, as the owner did not provide much needed vet care and grooming when both were needed.

The owner could be charged with animal cruelty and animal abandonment.

Once cleared medically for adoption, the dogs will need to have their temperaments assessed. This process could be completed by next week. By law, PHS/SPCA cannot make these stray dogs available until four days past � and not including � the day of impound, Delucchi said.

Anyone with information on who owned the poodles is urged to call (650) 340-7022, ext. 320.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Peninsula Humane Society
650-340-7022, ext. 3

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References

	The Daily Journal - May 5, 2005
	San Mateo County Times - May 5, 2005
	San Mateo County TImes - May 8, 2005

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