Dog Found Emaciated in Deerpark Dies Despite Emergency Care

Dog Found Emaciated in Deerpark Dies Despite Emergency Care
A dog found on the side of the road in Deerpark that staff at the Humane Society of Port Jervis and Deerpark nicknamed Sweet Sally on Feb. 26, 2016. Sweet Sally died on Feb. 28, 2016 despite emergency medical intervention. Courtesy of Humane Society of Port Jervis and Deerpark
Holly Kellum
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
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A dog found on the side of the road in Deerpark in an emaciated and ailing condition has died after emergency medical treatment, the Humane Society of Port Jervis and Deerpark reported.

The white pit bull terrier, who staff nicknamed Sweet Sally for her disposition, was found on beside Route 209 and 3rd Street in Cuddebackville in a rainstorm on Feb. 24 and brought to the Humane Society by a good Samaritan.

The Humane Society said in a press release she weighed just 28 pounds and was so weak she could not stand on her own. Her body temperature was low and she was dehydrated. Staff thought she might not have eaten for “at least” several weeks.

She weighed just 28 pounds.
Holly Kellum
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
Holly Kellum is a Washington correspondent for NTD. She has worked for NTD on and off since 2012.
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