$1000 Reward for information on Maximus

The SuffolkCountySPCA is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for tying a dog to a tree in Brentwood, NY, and setting fire to it.

The dog, a male pit bull, was found on Thursday July 12th with second and third degree burns over 60% of his body; severe third degree burns of his face and ears; degloving wounds of his upper palate including the loss of canine and incisor teeth. The dog also had puncture wounds of his neck and emergency veterinarians treating him detected an odor of gasoline on his hair.

Emergency Veterinarians have named the dog "Maximus," according to Chief Roy Gross of the SuffolkCountySPCA. "Even after what he's been through, Maximus still tries to wag his tail when he sees people enter his isolation area," said Chief Gross. Maximus hasn't lost his bond with humans. Emergency care personnel said that Maximus is trying to eat on his own and wants to play with other dogs when he sees them.

SPCA Veterinarian Dr. Charles Greco said that Maximus' condition is guarded and that emergency care personnel have done an excellent job stabilizing him, considering his condition and severe burns.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SuffolkCountySPCA at 631-382-SPCA. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Even after what he's been through, Maximus still tries to wag his tail when he sees people enter his isolation area,"

AWWW...hang in there Maximus...you can do it! You can pull through this!

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I hope someone turns the animal who did this in to get that $$$.

I just mailed out a $100 check to help pay for his care. I am heartbroken at the inhumanity and how a helpless creature could be treated this way.

What comes around goes around to whomever did this...

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The punishment will never fit the crime. I can't ever understand how anyone can be so cruel.

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I can't even think about this story without my eyes filling with tears. I hope poor Maximus makes it and finds the love he deserves

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He didn't make it ..


Maximus Succumbs to Burn Injuries
July 17, 2007

Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, regret to announce the passing of Maximus, the two-year-old pit bull mix who was chained to a fence and burned in a horrific act of animal cruelty, last Thursday evening (July 12) in Brentwood.

Maximus suffered burns to more than 60 percent of his body, leaving his skin raw and his outlook grim. Maximus succumbed to his injuries early this morning at the Veterinary Medical Center in West Islip.

"Our entire staff and Maximus' physician Linda Loudon made every effort to save him." Dr. Reed Zaroff, owner of the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, said. "Everyone at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island was shocked by this crime and heartbroken at the loss of Maximus."

Maximus passed away shortly after 12 a.m. today, Dr. Loudon said.

"The trauma was too much for Maximus to handle," Dr. Loudon said.

Maximus was brought to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island last Thursday by the Town of Islip Animal Shelter, which was contacted by a concerned citizen. Loudon contacted Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption, located in Port Jefferson Station, which agreed to assist the medical center in funding Maximus' treatment. From that time until his passing, the Maximus had been under the constant care of the staff at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island.

Donations are still being collected to defray the costs of Maximus' treatment. For information, contact the Veterinary Medical Center at 631-587-0800 or online at www.vmcli.com. Contact Save-A-Pet at 631-473-6333 or www.saveapetli.net.

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OMG I am sitting here in tears that poor doggy, I hope they catch the sick fu*k that did this and set him on fire, see how he likes it

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OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

I am still sending the $$$$. I am sure htey could use it for other animals or to help cover the cost of the care they did take of him.

THOSE $#($*%***%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe such vile people exist in this world.

I AM SICK OVER THIS< JUST SICK TO MY STOMACH!. That Poor doggie.

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That is beyond sad........ Why do such evil people need to exist in this world...I Hope they catch them and they live a long miserable life........ in jail!!!

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I don't even know what to say ....

People are sick !

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I hope the person or persons who did this get what is coming to them... I can not understand how people can be so evil.. Poor Puppy....