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Oreo when she first arrived at ASPCA. Photo: ASPCA
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) humanely euthanized Oreo - the dog they rescued from an extreme case of cruelty.
President and CEO of the ASPCA, Ed Sayres released a statement today explaining how his organization came to the difficult decision to euthanize the one-year-old Pit bull mix named Oreo they rescued earlier this year.
Animal welfare groups have been protesting the heartbreaking decision since rumors surfaced earlier this week.
“Oreo has come to a place where she can no longer be around people or other animals. We make this decision – and others like it – with a heavy heart and complete understanding that had she been treated with love and respect, Oreo’s fate would be much different,” said Sayres.
On June 18th, Oreo was thrown off a 6th floor rooftop in Brooklyn, NY by her 19-year-old owner Fabian Henderson. The dog broke her two front paws and fractured a rib. Neighbors said they heard Henderson beating Oreo for 20-30 minutes before the final assault.
The ASPCA performed reconstructive surgery on her front legs and nursed the dog back to health. Her owner pleaded guilty in New York State Supreme Court to felony charges of animal cruelty and will be sentenced on December 1, 2009.
Today’s press release was issued to let people know how hard the ASPCA tried to rehabilitate Oreo and help them understand the details surrounding her case.
Sayres said, “After arriving at the ASPCA’s facility, Oreo began to recuperate from her injuries, only to begin showing signs of extreme aggression - with little provocation or warning.”
Over the next several months the ASPCA had Oreo evaluated by two veterinary behaviorists that both concluded she was not able to overcome the experiences of her horrific abuse. The situation at the ASPCA shelter became so bad, Oreo was confined to an isolated area and employees that had contact with her were told to “refrain from making sustained eye contact.”
Finally the group decided that it was cruel to keep Oreo living under these circumstances. So at 3:30 P.M. (Eastern Time) on Friday, November 13, 2009 – Oreo’s life was ended.
The ASPCA is worried their decision will make people think they failed Oreo. I hope it makes people realize that pets experience pain and fear just as humans do and that sometimes even if they receive the best treatment and kindness, the damage done to them cannot be fixed.
Click here to read more on how the ASPCA worked to save Oreo.
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