After an investigation, detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA have charged a West Babylon man with a violation of the Suffolk County Code for restraining a dog outdoors during a severe heat advisory.
Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA said that its detectives charged Ismaylin Batista, 25, of 636 Peconic Avenue, West Babylon, with violating the Suffolk County Code for restraining Blue, his pit bull dog outdoors in his yard while he was not home, with a leash approximately 2-3 feet in length, during a severe heat advisory, an unclassified misdemeanor.
Batista surrendered to SPCA detectives on July 22, 2022 and is scheduled to appear in First District Court, Central Islip, on August 11, 2022.
The Suffolk County SPCA is warning all pet owners to take proper precautions to protect your innocent animals. The extreme heat can be hazardous to your pets and can cause severe health issues or tragic results.
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.