The Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare and Control Unit has tracked down the owner of two severely malnourished dogs found in West Bay earlier this month.
The DOA, in a brief statement on Thursday, said investigations are continuing into the incident.
Earlier this month, the DOA issued a public appeal to locate the owner of the two abandoned dogs, which were found off Mercury Close in West Bay. Following that appeal, it said the owner was identified.
“Our investigations are ongoing as we continue to seek justice for our voiceless friends,” the department said.
In a previous statement on the situation, the DOA acknowledged that people’s circumstances can change, “which may mean they can no longer care for their pet(s), or are struggling to pay for veterinary care, but there is never an excuse to abandon your animals”.
It urged pet owners to reach out for help at the Cayman Islands Humane Society, another local animal charity or the Department of Agriculture before resorting to abandoning animals.
The Animal Welfare and Control Unit extended its appreciation to the community for “the valuable information provided”, which it said has greatly assisted in the matter.
The case is the latest in a string of animal cruelty incidents that have made their way into the public sphere.
Last month resident Sue Barnes rescued a severely malnourished dog, which she named Fisher.
The dog, which was handed over to the humane society, was medically treated for injuries it sustained and is currently under the charity’s care.
In May, Warlito Damasco Samelo Jr. of the Philippines was sentenced to five months in prison for what has been described by a magistrate as one of the worst cases of animal neglect she has encountered.
Samelo denied veterinary care to his dog, who was found starving and emaciated last year.
He was convicted of one count of cruelty to an animal in his absence in relation to his dog Brun-Brun, who was renamed Wilbur by rescuers.
The DOA is encouraging anyone with further information on the two abandoned dogs in West Bay to reach out by writing [email protected] or by calling 928-1153 or 947-3090.
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