Suffolk County SPCA Detectives have arrested an Amityville man and charged him with Animal Cruelty on May 11, 2023 after an investigation determined that he neglected his dog.
Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that SPCA officers responded to Town of Babylon Animal Shelter in regard to a severely emaciated and neglected dog. “Dollar”, a 5 year old grey and white male bulldog, was brought to the shelter by Animal Control Officers from a location on Great Neck Road covered in dirt, urine, and filth. Dollar had sores on his tongue, urine scalding to his scrotum, and inflammation and swelling to his legs due to neglected hygiene
Naheem A. Scafe, 31, of Amityville, NY was charged with one count of Misdemeanor Animal Cruelty. Scafe is due to appear in First District Court on May 31, 2023.
Chief Gross said that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County. If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at (631) 382-7722.