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Onyx

Onyx's story is a sad one. It is an example of neglect and mistreatment that no animal deserves. She was just turning three years old when her life ended, cruelly.​

She died from pyometra and neglect. She developed a uterine infection; as she was not spayed and this is a risk for intact females. The infection was not treated; in fact, her owner never brought her to the vet or sought help when she stopped eating and drinking. We don't know how long she suffered as she became more dehydrated and more sick every day. 

When Hero's Heart was notified about this tragic incident, we acted immediately. But we were too late. She was so dehydrated and weak; everything the veterinarian could do was not enough and too late. She passed away the night after we took her in to try to save her. 

We are heartbroken. She never should have suffered that way. We are assisting law enforcement in pressing charges against her owner, and bringing justice for Onyx.

If you own an animal, you are responsible for their care and keeping. This owner made the decision to allow Onyx to suffer and die. His excuse was that he had no money for vet care. In MN State Statutes, that is defined as intentional cruelty. See Statute 343.21.

Animals deserve care, respect and love. If you take on the responsibility of a pet, that means you are responsible for providing vet care. If you can't afford a vet bill- then reconsider having animals. Spaying and neutering your pets is so important, for so many reasons. Onyx developed Pyometra, which is an infection of the uterus. This would have been prevented if she had been spayed. She could have survived the infection had the owner provided necessary vet care. There were two chances lost. And Onyx paid the horrific price of her life, after suffering for many days.

An important part of our mission is to be sure crimes against animals are punished and violators are held accountable. Stay tuned for updates on this case.

#JUSTICE FOR ONYX