DOG SET ON FIRE FOR DEAD...PLEASE SEND DONATIONS!!! update- he's passed on :(

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Save-A-Pet Seeks Help for Badly Burned Dog Left to Die
July 16, 2007

Donations are needed to help 'Maximus,' a mix breed who was chained to a tree, doused with gasoline and set on fire this past week. The badly burned animal was taken to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island for emergency care by a concerned resident.

Maximus has 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body and so far he has already incurred over $3,000 in medical expenses. However, his vet and Dori Scofield, Founder/Director of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue believe his chances for survival are good.

Despite his terrible ordeal and the brutality he has endured, Maximus appears to hold no grudges and is alert and friendly to everyone at the VMCLI, wagging his tail and licking the staff caring for him.

'We can't allow such horrific crimes to be committed against our companion animals. Although Maximus has made progress, he needs a great deal of treatment and has a long road of recovery ahead,' according to Ms. Scofield. With love and proper medical care, Scofield is hopeful that Save-A-Pet will be able to find a forever home for Maximus.

Maximus was found in Brentwood, but neither his owners or the perpetrators have been found.

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ETA: HE PASSED AWAY


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.

Re: DOG SET ON FIRE FOR DEAD...PLEASE SEND DONATIONS!!! update- he's passed on :(

omg! that is such a horrible story!!! who would do something like that?!?!? People are sick

Re: DOG SET ON FIRE FOR DEAD...PLEASE SEND DONATIONS!!! update- he's passed on :(

What a terrible story - I can't believe someone did something so horrible

Re: DOG SET ON FIRE FOR DEAD...PLEASE SEND DONATIONS!!! update- he's passed on :(

You know...i really hope there is a special place in hell for people like that...you have to have absolutely no conscience to be able to do something like that to a living thing.

I'd like to see people like this, who are caught, be thrown into a den with a lion who hasn't been fed for a week...try abusing that animal!! Poor dog...

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My eyes are all full of water..I cant even imagine...

Re: DOG SET ON FIRE FOR DEAD...PLEASE SEND DONATIONS!!! update- he's passed on :(

i'm so disgusted.

i'm going to donate-- hopefully the money will help other animals in the future.

i'm so sad to hear that he didn't make it.

this is SO upsetting.

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I hope they arrest that sicko and throw him in jail and also hit him with a HUGE fine! Yuk

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That is so sad. They need to find that person. They should not be walking the streets. Thank goodness for places like save-a-pet.

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Posted by HamptonsBride

You know...i really hope there is a special place in hell for people like that...you have to have absolutely no conscience to be able to do something like that to a living thing.

I'd like to see people like this, who are caught, be thrown into a den with a lion who hasn't been fed for a week...try abusing that animal!! Poor dog...

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My sentiments exactly!! I can't even imagine what the person who found him is going through! I would be devasted!!

That poor baby! So sad!!

Re: DOG SET ON FIRE FOR DEAD...PLEASE SEND DONATIONS!!! update- he's passed on :(

omg! what a disgusting thing to do to a living thing!
I hope they get what they deserve.

poor doggy

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I cant believe this!

Not to mention they cant charge any of the people who did it! That poor dog! I swear I am hating people right now. I mean how sick can you possibly be!

I am going to run home and spoil the life out of my ferrets

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How sick can someone be to do something like this. Who ever did this deserves to be put in jail for a very long time!!

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I am such a big dog lover and seeing this on the news last night absolutely disgusted me!!! I can't believe someone can be that mean. I always say people that committ such horrible crimes to people and animals should endure that same pain!! I am sorry but it really makes me mad!!!

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I can't believe Maximum passed on Hearing about this kind of stuff breaks my heart. I know he's in a better place right now and he's no longer suffering.

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oh no! i thought they said he'd make it? thank goodness he's in a better place now. poor baby!

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That is terrible. I feel so sick inside after seeing that on the news. I'm a huge dog lover and can't imagine how someone would want to hurt a poor, defenseless animal. I hope they find whoever was responsible for this and that they get what they deserve. Too often I hear about people abusing animals and getting away with a little slap on the wrist.

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Omg, thats a horrible story. What is wrong with people. I just do not understand how people can do this. How someone has pure enjoyment from torturing and animal .

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OMG! I AM SO SADDDDDDDDDDD

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omggggg people are sick ~ may Maximus rest in peace and no longer have to sufferrrrrrr.....

I am a pet mommy of 4 chihuahua's and i am just so sick over this story! i hope these people get caught and become prosecuted!

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I heard that last night from FH's mom. We were all so disgusted. How the hell can someone be so sick and cruel.