MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Early Friday morning two officers from the Moosic Borough Police Department responded to Austen Close in the Glenmaura section of Moosic for a found dog.
The dog, a brown and white husky, was reported to have been seen in the 9-1-1 caller’s yard overnight.
K9 Officer Stacie Sala did not respond to the call, but shared the condition the dog was found in.
“It was very friendly, but it was noticeably lethargic. The eyes were bright yellow,” she said.
These photos of the dog were quickly shared to social media and sent to the Griffin Pond Animal shelter’s Humane Officer, who expressed concern for the animal’s health.
Testing revealed the dog was in muti-organ failure, requiring immediate medical attention.
“Griffin Pond is shelling out the money for four to six thousand dollars for this dog. It’s not a light bill,” said Officer Sala.
Found animals create a challenge for the department amid a shelter overcrowding crisis.
“Griffin Pond normally has to reject dogs. At that point we look at other shelters in the area to see if they have space or room,” said Officer Sala.
With shelters full, temporary housing for these animals must be found elsewhere.
“Sometimes people can foster them, and it helps us just get them out of the police car and into a home for the night until they can find better care for it,” said Officer Sala.
The husky is thought to have been abandoned, and the police department Is actively investigating.
They ask anyone in the Glenmaura area who may have security or Ring camera footage to review it and contact local authorities with any information.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter relies on donations to fund medical care for found animals. Donations to the shelter can made here.