Rot In Hell: Abandoned Dog Found Starving in Closet by New Homeowners in Maine

[Sugar Cookie]

A couple in Maine recently encountered an unexpected guest while renovating their newly purchased home — an abandoned puppy.

The new homeowners discovered the malnourished pit bull mix inside a closet, where it had seemingly been left for an undetermined amount of time, according to the Bangor Daily News.

The dog, who acted aggressively when authorities responded to the scene last Wednesday, was in need of food and medical care, Caribou Police officer Douglas Bell told the outlet.

"Once the humane society looks at him, we'll have a better idea of whether he's suffered any infections or serious injuries," Bell added. "Once we're able to interview the owner and know the dog's condition, we'll have a better idea of what we might charge them with."

Abandoned Dog Found Starving in Closet by New Homeowners in Maine

The puppy pit bull mix was in need of medical care and food when Caribou Police responded to the scene last Wednesday

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A man has been charged after police say he left a dog in the closet of a vacant home in northern Maine.

Police say 31-year-old Matthew Guzman of Caribou turned himself in Monday night.

He's charged with animal cruelty.

Caribou man charged after allegedly leaving dog in closet of vacant home

A man has been charged after police say he left a dog in the closet of a vacant home in northern Maine.

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“The dog is currently safe and being provided with the care he needs,” Gahagan said.

The humane society and the Maine animal welfare office provided assistance, and members of the public offered tips and help in caring for the dog, the chief said.

Officer Douglas Bell said last week police were following leads on two people who may have owned the dog. Both were suspected to be homeless and did not previously own the house.

No one knew how old the dog was or how long it had been in the closet.

Luckily, the dog had not been abandoned long enough to cause a great deal of damage, said Coral Adams, main kennel technician at the Central Aroostook Humane Society. The animal is still in the shelter’s quarantine area.

“He is quite unsure of everybody and everything,” Adams said Tuesday. “He is underweight but not severely emaciated. He did go without food, but he wasn’t there long enough for it to cause any type of permanent damage.”

Shelter staff will keep working with the dog and caring for him, Adams said. No final decisions have been made about placement.

Caribou man charged after dog found locked in vacant home

Matthew Guzman, 31, has been charged with animal cruelty after turning himself in to Caribou police on Monday evening.

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[Satanica]

Lock Mr. Guzman in a closet and just forget about him. I'm sure he will be fine.

 

[Freyja]

That poor baby.

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

I'll take him and spoil him rotten.

 

[Sejanus]

Guzman is a total waste of biomass.
Feed him to a bear.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Caribou- Matthew B.L. Guzman lost his battle to addiction, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence. Matthew was born April 2, 1991, in Caribou, to Dawn Guzman and Tyler Bell.

Matthew was raised in Limestone, and as a child he loved playing basketball and being outside. He also had a love for music and a knack for taking things apart and rebuilding them. Matt was a self-appointed ninja, so he liked to say, he enjoyed watching wrestling on TV and put those learned skills to use, just for fun, on his friends and family. Those who knew Matt, knew that at any time, they could rely on him for a helping hand and a contagious smile. Though the demons he fought were strong, his family knew how much he truly loved and cared for them.

Matthew Guzman Obituary - Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home - Caribou - 2023

View Matthew B.L. Guzman's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

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They left out that he liked to abandon dogs, leaving them to starve.

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

“Those who knew Matt, knew that at any time, they could rely on him for a helping hand, unless you’re a dog.” Fixed that for them.