The state police posted a picture on Facebook and included the caption:
“This is Zoe, she was found last week missing her left limb. Veterinarians in Otsego County believe she chewed off her own arm [sic], she was found with no food and water, living outside in a plastic pet crate with hay inside.
They added:
Her owner, Carl K. Pritchard, age 59 of Exeter was arrested and charged with Agriculture and Markets Law Agriculture and Markets Law overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance (misdemeanor) and failure to provide appropriate shelter for dogs left outdoors (violation)
“Zoe was cared for by the Susquehanna SPCA, veterinarians in Otsego County and is now at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.”
A post was made by the Susquehanna SPCA that highlighted the cruelty some animals face and how doing the right thing can make a difference.
The post read:
“We share these graphic photos and her story because we want to highlight the very sad fact that animals like Zoe are in our communities suffering and we need your help to combat the inhumane treatment of animals.
