Harris County animal abuse: Dog reported to have been left on balcony for 3 weeks, seized by authorities
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - One animal is receiving care after being seized by Harris County officials in a case of animal abuse, officials said.
On Tuesday, an animal cruelty investigator with Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen's Office and the Houston SPCA went out to an abandoned dog call located at 12303 Gulf Freeway in Harris County.
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Officials said the dog was found to be left on a balcony located on the third floor of an apartment complex with no food, water, or shelter.
Photo of the animal. (Source: Harris County officials)
The dog was reported to have been on the balcony for at least three weeks, but started to show severe emaciation recently, officials said.
The dog was later removed by a seizure warrant and taken to the Houston SPCA for medical examination.
The investigation into the case continues. Upon completion, the investigation will be turned over to the Harris County District Attorney's Office.