Sick animals, deceased dog found in 'deplorable' conditions in Neptune
The owner is facing animal cruelty charges.
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Animal cruelty charges are being filed against a property owner after the remains of a pit bull were found in a garbage can and several other animals were discovered in “deplorable” conditions in Neptune.
The Monmouth County SPCA described the property as a “grim scene” Monday after crews were called there with Neptune Township police in response to an anonymous tip. When they arrived, they found eight kittens in an outdoor enclosure. After being examined, the MCSPCA said all of the kittens appeared to be suffering from upper respiratory infections and were taken to the MCSPCA facility for treatment.
In addition to the kittens, officials said two female pit bulls were found in a chain-link pen that was overgrown. They were living in baby pools and plastic dog houses with no food or water. Volunteers said the dogs were underweight and had missing patches of fur.
“Both females look as if they had been bred multiple times — but thankfully, ultrasound showed no pregnancy,” the MCSPCA said in a social media post.
Workers also found the remains of another adult pit bull in a garbage can on the side of the house, with obvious signs of neglect, the MCSPCA said.
“These animals will now have happy lives thanks to the swift work of our community partners,” the shelter said.
The MCSPCA also said the shelter is already at capacity, so taking in 10 additional animals puts a strain on its resources, and donations toward their care are being accepted on the MCSPCA website.
