Pictured, is Parrot with Stray Haven’s Humane Officer, Cindy Webster following his much-needed surgery on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in which veterinarians at the Spencer Veterinary Hospital worked to remove a baseball-sized tumor from his face. Parrot was seized by Stray Haven Humane Society’s Humane Officer, Cindy Webster, from the residence of Lisa Wagner, age unknown, of 262 Tappan Rd. in Newark Valley, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2015. Lisa Wagner has since been charged in accordance with Article 26. (Photos submitted by Stray Haven Humane Society in Waverly, N.Y.)
On Friday, Jan. 30, Parrot, the 5-year-old black lab seized by Stray Haven Humane Society’s Humane Officer, Cindy Webster, received much needed surgery for a baseball sized tumor discovered on his face upon Webster’s arrival at the residence of Lisa Wagner, age unknown, of 262 Tappan Rd. in Newark Valley, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2015.
The dog, which was seized immediately, was chained outside in the cold and did not have proper food, water or medical attention. According to Webster, at that time, the dog was living in horrific conditions with food merely thrown on the ground for him, and his running chain was so inadequate that his feet could barely touch the ground and he could not reach the inappropriate shelter that Lisa Wagner had set up for him.
Lisa Wagner was subsequently charged with several violations of the Ag and Markets Law, Article 26, and must answer to these charges in court on Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in Newark Valley Court with Justice John D. Shaffer presiding. These charges included “overdriving, torturing and injuring animals” and “providing inappropriate shelter”, both misdemeanors.
According to the ASPCA, an amendment to section 353 of Article 26, in which the charges fall under, raised the maximum permissible fine in 1985 from $500 to $1,000 for the committed offense.
In the meantime, and understanding the urgency for Parrot to receive medical attention, a fund was set up at GoFundMe that raised nearly $3,000 for the surgery in less than 48 hours following Parrot’s removal from the residence.
On Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, Parrot was transported to the Spencer Animal Hospital where an approximately one-hour surgery was performed to remove the tumor from his face.
Pictured, is Parrot following his much-needed surgery on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in which veterinarians at the Spencer Veterinary Hospital worked to remove a baseball-sized tumor from his face. Parrot was seized by Stray Haven Humane Society’s Humane Officer, Cindy Webster, from the residence of Lisa Wagner, age unknown, of 262 Tappan Rd. in Newark Valley, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2015. Lisa Wagner has since been charged in accordance with Article 26.
Following the surgery on Friday, Webster stated that things went well, but that the tumor appeared to be an aggressive cancer. She added that Stray Haven Humane Society in Waverly, N.Y., where Parrot is being housed, wouldn’t know this for sure until the biopsy results are received.
In the meantime, Webster, as well as the literally hundreds of community members who reached out to help fund the surgery for Parrot, or just sent well wishes and prayers, is hopeful that Parrot will have many years left to live, and that he will have a full recovery.
Webster stated, after the surgery, that the generosity and support was overwhelming for Parrot, and wishes to extend thanks to the community for giving him a second chance. She also noted that although Parrot is currently at the shelter, they believe he already has a forever home upon his recovery.
Those wishing more information should contact Stray Haven located at 194 Shepard Rd. in Waverly, N.Y., or can call (607) 565-2859 for more information.
“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Mahatma Gandhi. The community reached out in a fashion aligned with Gandhi’s philosophy, but there is much work to be done to achieve this intended goal.
Pictured, is Parrot upon his seizure by Stray Haven Humane Society’s Humane Officer, Cindy Webster, from the residence of Lisa Wagner, age unknown, of 262 Tappan Rd. in Newark Valley, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2015. Lisa Wagner has since been charged in accordance with Article 26. Thanks to overwhelming community support, Parrot was able to receive much needed surgery on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 to remove a baseball-sized tumor from his face.
