NEW YORK, NY – A Philadelphia man has been charged for torture and failing to provide food and drink to a group of puppies in his possession.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said Ravon Service, 27, of Ashton Road in Philadelphia, is facing eight counts of animal abuse and torture.
According to charges levied by the Queens District Attorney’s Office, “On November 26, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the defendant was stopped by a police officer near the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Furmanville Avenue for having a loud engine exhaust on the 2001 Lexus he was driving.”
Officers observed a large dog in the back seat of the vehicle. The dog appeared emaciated, showing protruding bones on its ribs, hips, and back areas.
“A plastic storage bin in the backseat of the car contained seven puppies. The bin, which was lidded, did not provide an adequate air supply and did not contain food or water,” Katz reported.
“Thankfully, these voiceless, defenseless victims have been rescued from their miserable circumstances,” Katz said. “Animal cruelty is unacceptable and illegal and we will hold abusers accountable.”