Newburgh,NY - Two accused of starving their Rottweiler

A man and woman have been charged in connection with the abuse of Rottweiler.

Officials from the Dutchess County SPCA were called to a home to investigate a dog thought to have starved to death. The 10-year old Rottweiler was very thin and not moving.

Susana Pazimo, 54, was arrested at the scene and a criminal complaint was filed against Wilfredo Tobart, for their role in allowing the dog, Sasha, to become emaciated and dehydrated.

Pazimo relinquished the dog to the custody of the SPCA. She is now under the care of Veterinarian Dr. Liz Higgins.

A neighbor contacted the SPCA to report a dead dog. SPCA officers investigated and found an emaciated Rottweiler chained outside. The dog appeared to have died until one officer noticed her blink. Sasha was transported to the DCSPCA and examined by a veterinarian.

The dog weighed about 49 pounds. It was estimated that a dog of her size should weigh about 70 pounds.

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