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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Officials seeking owner of emaciated poodle found on the side of highway in Lawrence
MSPCA Law Enforcement is seeking the public's help finding the owner of an emaciated poodle they located on the side of the highway on Tuesday. Willie, a young Poodle-mix, was brought to Nevins Farm in Methuen after being found on Route 495 in Lawrence, according to authorities. 'Willie was matted and emaciated when he was brought into the adoption center,' said MSPCA Law Enforcement Director Chris Schindler. 'He was initially examined by a clinic veterinarian in Methuen, and it was immediately clear that he needed advanced treatment, so a staff member drove him to Angell [Animal Medical Center in Boston], where he's been receiving around-the-clock care since.' Willie's prognosis was not immediately clear, but medical staff said he was severely dehydrated and appeared to have neurological problems. Anyone with information about Willie or his owner is asked to contact the MSPCA Law Enforcement Department at (617) 522-6008 or (800) 628-5808, where information may be left anonymously. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
MSPCA seeking owner of emaciated dog found on highway
BOSTON (WPRI) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is asking for the public's assistance finding the owner of an emaciated dog that was found on the side of the highway earlier this week. The young Poodle-mix, named Willie, was brought to Nevins Farm on Monday by a driver who saw him on Route 495 in Lawrence. 'Willie was matted and emaciated when he was brought in,' MSPCA Law Enforcement Director Chris Schindler said. 'He was initially examined by a clinic veterinarian in Methuen, and it was immediately clear that he needed advanced treatment.' Willie was then rushed to the MSPCA's Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, where he's receiving around-the-clock care. His prognosis is not yet clear, according to the MSPCA. 'Angell veterinarians found him to be emaciated and extremely dehydrated,' Schindler said. 'He also appeared to have neurological problems, which we're hoping is related to those other issues.' 'Right now, we're focused on trying to help this poor dog recover and also learn how he came to be in the condition he's in,' he continued. (Story continues below.) Schindler said veterinarians have also discovered that Willie likely has pneumonia. 'His care team says Willie sometimes responds like a sick dog would in normal circumstances, but he's often very quiet and dull, which isn't normal,' Schindler explained. 'It's still early days, though, so we're in wait and see mode.' Schindler is asking anyone who may have information on Willie's owner or history is urged to contact the MSPCA Law Enforcement Department by calling (617) 522-6008 or (800) 628-5808. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. 'These cases are challenging because we're starting from scratch,' Schindler said. 'That's why we really need the community's help here to learn how this poor pup got into the condition he was in when he came to us.' The MSPCA is covering the cost of Willie's medical care through the Pet Care Assistance fund. Anyone who wishes to make a donation toward Willie's care can do so by clicking here. 'Cases like this — with days of intensive care needed — are extremely expensive, so we need support now more than ever,' Schindler said. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
