OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – A Holly Township woman allegedly neglected her two dogs, leading to both animals needing to be euthanized.
Ariel Lowes, 32, got the attention of authorities last month when a veterinary clinic notified Oakland County Animal Control of a dog that it had put down with the consent of the animal’s owner. According to Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, the dog was suffering from a cancerous tumor on its face that had ruptured weeks before the dog was taken to the vet.
After animal control was alerted about that dog, it was discovered that Lowes had another dog also suffering from medical distress. That dog also had to be euthanized.
“It’s unacceptable for animals to be made to suffer like this for an extended period. The veterinary clinic workers deserve praise for recognizing something was wrong and alerting authorities,” McDonald said.
Lowes was charged with animal cruelty.
What you can do:
The prosecutor is encouraging anyone who sees an animal being abused or neglected to contact animal control.
“Resources are available if animal owners have obstacles to obtaining veterinary services, but humans have an obligation to care for animals in their possession. I encourage everyone, if you are struggling to care for an animal or suspect an animal is being mistreated, please contact Animal Control,” McDonald said.
The Oakland County Animal Control phone number is 248-858-1090.
The Source: Information in this article is from Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
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