TOWN OF NEWBURGH – A Walden woman is charged with cruelty to animals after she allegedly left her dog in a locked car at a motel in the Town of Newburgh. The female pit bull died from exposure to the extreme heat having an internal body temperature of 110 degrees, Hudson Valley SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Division reported on Friday.
Jamie Conroy-Nugent, 35, was arrested following an investigation conducted after a hotline report of the dog in the vehicle with no ventilation and temperatures above 90 degrees. Conroy-Nugent must return to Town of Newburgh court next month.
Anyone with information regarding this case or wishing to report animal neglect or cruelty is urged to call 855-448-2548. All calls will be kept confidential.
