This month is Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals’ month, and organizations like the ASPCA is planning
special events to honor and help even more animals. It’s the perfect time to
tell you the story of Vampiro, a sweet Chihuahua who was found starving to
death and sick.
This past January, Vampiro
was abandoned at a pet store in Brooklyn, New York in this state (see
photo). The store called the NYC Animal Care & Control, who quickly
picked him up and took him into immediate veterinarian care. The team of vets
said Vampiro was “emaciated, dehydrated and suffering from an untreated skin
ailment, all caused by prolonged inadequate nutrition.” He was also blind. They
immediately administered Vampiro IV fluids, medication, water and food.
While the vets took over Vampiro’s medical care, the ASPCA
Humane Law Enforcement Agents investigated his case and discovered that
Vampiro was adopted by a Brooklyn woman, named Venus Laventure, back in 2006.
They arrested her and Laventure awaits trial on May 13. If she is
convicted, she may face up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. I truly
hope justice is served.
Now with tender, loving care, little Vampiro is a picture of
health and has made a miraculous turnaround. He will soon be placed up for
adoption.
Here is a photo of how this cute lil fella looks now:
