North Massapequa, NY - May 16, 2017 - The Nassau County SPCA announces the arrest of Thomas Skuza and Thomas Skuza Jr. of Massapequa, NY for FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER SUSTENANCE, a class A misdemeanor. They deprived their two dogs, Romeo and Damian, of necessary sustenance, food and water. Both dogs were found at their North Massapequa home by Nassau County SPCA Detectives emaciated with ribs, spine, and hips showing. They were dehydrated with sunken eyes and poor skin turgor.
Romeo and Damian were immediately taken to an animal hospital where they were admitted for initial stabilization and supportive care. The veterinarian's evaluation found both to be underweight with muscle wasting. Romeo had metallic foreign bodies in his stomach, which will likely need to be removed to prevent life threatening complications.
Romeo and Damian are going to need extensive veterinary care including possible surgery, the Nassau County SPCA is asking the public for help. Anyone wishing to help can go to helpstarvingdogs.ncspca.us.
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About Nassau County SPCA
Located in Nassau County, New York, The Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a 501(c) (3), nonprofit organization originally designed to protect animals in the county from abuse and neglect, and to provide basic welfare. We hold special authority to enforce NYS Agriculture & Markets Law, and all other state and local humane laws. We are the only animal protection agency officially designated to operate within the county's borders.
The NCSPCA is a volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of needy animals. The Society is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and its operations have been historically funded through contributions solicited from the public and through corporate grants.
The NCSPCA receives no public funding, is in no way affiliated with, a subdivision of or funded by any other local, state or national organization and every contribution, large or small, helps to provide the critical care needed to help homeless, abused and neglected animals in Nassau County. The continued success of each program relies entirely on donations. No money given to any other spca organization aids or benefits the NCSPCA. Your generous contribution will help the NCSPCA in all of its efforts. Visit www.nassaucountyspca.org.