On November 14, 2024, the Suffolk County SPCA was notified of a tragic discovery: a backpack containing the severely emaciated remains of a deceased French or English bulldog, estimated to be between six months and one year old. The backpack was found on Miller Place-Yaphank Road, north of Whiskey Road in the woods in Miller Place.
The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this heinous act of animal cruelty. SPCA Detectives are actively canvassing the area for witnesses or information related to this crime.
If you have any information, please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722.
Chief Gross emphasized that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County:
“If you witness any act of animal cruelty or neglect, please report it immediately to the Suffolk County SPCA. Together, we can ensure justice for these innocent animals.”
Please note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.