SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the animal cruelty case involving “Lavender,” a severely injured dog found abandoned in Schenectady last week, police announced Friday.
Key Points
- Lavender, a female dog, was found with serious head and facial injuries on March 29
- Basean D. Brooks, 31, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for abandonment
- The investigation into how the dog was injured remains ongoing
Basean D. Brooks of Schenectady is accused of walking the injured dog to the area of McClellan Street and Eastern Parkway and leaving her there, according to police. He was arrested on April 4 and charged under New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353, a Class A misdemeanor related to animal cruelty.
Lavender was discovered by good Samaritans on the evening of March 29, suffering from extensive injuries to her head and face. The next day, animal control responded to a residence in the city after the finders contacted authorities.
Ongoing investigation and animal care
Lavender was transported to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, where she continues to receive veterinary care. Schenectady Police say the cause of her injuries remains under investigation, and they are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact detectives.
The department thanked the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society for its ongoing assistance in the case and stated that further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.