Very difficult to understand how anyone could abuse a dog in such a horrific way. You can help contribute to the care of Curious George. See the link at the bottom of this sad story that hopefully will have a happy ending.
The Delaware County SPCA said it is caring for a dog that was a victim of the “worst act of cruelty and deprivation we’ve seen.”
It will be five to seven days before it is known if the pit bull-boxer mix, dubbed Curious George for his curious nature, will survive, said Justina Calgiano, spokesperson for the Media-based shelter.
The dog weighs 35 pounds, half what it should, she said. His nails are overgrown, and he has sores on his backside, probably the result of sitting too long in one spot.
Investigators say someone deliberately did this to the dog.
Curious George, estimated to be between one and three years old, was brought in by a woman who found him wandering Monday afternoon near a major highway in Delaware.
Dayna Villa of the Delaware County SPCA says a stray left on his own would have found more nutrition eating out of garbage cans.
“He would have found things to eat and, yes, he would have been very skinny, but to me this is very apparent that it was probably purposeful that he was denied access to food,” Villa said.
Lower Chichester Township Administrator Joe Possenti said stray dogs were rare in the community. Most are identified and returned to the owners.
“We would liked to find out who did this,” he said. “It is a heinous act.” Calgiano called it “remarkable this dog is alive. It’s more remarkable that he is standing.” Curious George does collapse frequently, she said. He is being kept separate from other dogs while he recovers.
The vets are continuing to keep a close eye on Curious George.
“His condition is guarded. Any dog like this you worry about organ failure and things like that,” veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Boudwin said. The Delaware County SPCA said it is caring for a dog that was a victim of the “worst act of cruelty and deprivation we’ve seen.”
It will be five to seven days before it is known if the pit bull-boxer mix, dubbed Curious George for his curious nature, will survive, said Justina Calgiano, spokesperson for the Media-based shelter.
The dog weighs 35 pounds, half what it should, she said. His nails are overgrown, and he has sores on his backside, probably the result of sitting too long in one spot.
Investigators say someone deliberately did this to the dog. Curious George, estimated to be between one and three years old, was brought in by a woman who found him wandering Monday afternoon near a major highway in Delaware.
Dayna Villa of the Delaware County SPCA says a stray left on his own would have found more nutrition eating out of garbage cans.
“He would have found things to eat and, yes, he would have been very skinny, but to me this is very apparent that it was probably purposeful that he was denied access to food,” Villa said.
Lower Chichester Township Administrator Joe Possenti said stray dogs were rare in the community. Most are identified and returned to the owners.
“We would liked to find out who did this,” he said. “It is a heinous act.” Calgiano called it “remarkable this dog is alive. It’s more remarkable that he is standing.” Curious George does collapse frequently, she said. He is being kept separate from other dogs while he recovers.
The vets are continuing to keep a close eye on Curious George.
“His condition is guarded. Any dog like this you worry about organ failure and things like that,” veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Boudwin said.
The Delaware County SPCA wants to know who starved Curious George. The dog was found by a passerby along the 1600 block of Naamens Creek Road near Boothwyn, Delaware. Anyone with information is asked to call 610-566-1370.
Donations for George’s care can be made at
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