The Humane Society of Louisiana is actively involved in a fundraiser to pay for the heartworm treatment and medical expenses for the two starving dogs who had been left chained up without food or water in a lot near Florien. About $2000.00 had been raised by January 18.
Jeff Dorson, executive director of the Humane Society of Louisiana became involved after he was contacted by Mary Brocato, local animal lover who serves on the board of directors of the Sabine Parish Humane Society. Brocato asked Dorson to help out the Sabine Animal Shelter with this particular case of animal cruelty. She and Dorson are friends and have worked together in the past on legislative issues concerning animals.
The two dogs have been seized by law enforcement officers and are safe and being cared for at the Sabine Animal Shelter. They are eating well and responding to the care of the shelter employees.
However, both Lucy and Lucky have been diagnosed as high heartworm positive as well as other medical problems caused by the physical abuse. Lucky is having seizures and has a heart murmur probably caused by the heartworms.
These two animal abuse victims have a long road to go before they can recover.
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell has said his office is actively involved in trying to identify and charge the culprits who abused the two pit bulls.
Jackie Conyer, president of the Sabine Parish Humane Society, is grateful for the assistance from the Humane Society of Louisiana. She said she truly appreciates their quick and positive response to the request for assistance with raising money to enable the best medical treatment for Lucy and Lucky. “Our shelter is doing everything we can do, but the help from the state Humane Society will empower us to do so much more now,” Conyer said.
Animal lovers throughout Louisiana have responded to the plight of the two dogs and are calling for quick action in identifying the persons who owned and mistreated the dogs, for arrest, charges, a swift trial, a guilty verdict and the sentence that the law allows.
If someone wishes to make a donation toward the treatment and care of Lucy and Lucky, one can make the donation directly to the Sabine Animal Shelter at 520 Mc-Donald Drive,Many LA 71449. Phone 318-2562275.