Sign: Emaciated Puppy Dies After Being Stuffed in Trash Bag and Abandoned Like Garbage

Published: September 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM Author: PENNY EIMS

Lancaster, South Carolina – Earlier this month, someone stuffed an emaciated puppy in a black trash bag and abandoned her like unwanted garbage. The pup, dubbed Nova by the officer who rescued her, died even after being rushed to a veterinarian for emergency care.

This neglected young dog was not wrapped in the arms of a loved one in her time of greatest need; instead, she was literally thrown away – left to suffer alone in misery in the midst of the dirt, branches, leaves, and the plastic bag that held her frail body.

On September 5, the Lancaster SPCA of South Carolina alerted the public to this atrocious incident, writing:

Dumped in a trash bag. Left to die. 💔
Starving. Weak. Barely breathing. This sweet girl was found discarded like garbage, struggling for every single breath. It’s disturbing, disgusting, and heartbreaking beyond words. 🥺
Thanks to the quick response of a caring officer in Chesterfield, she was rushed to the vet instead of being left to fade away. Without that act of compassion, she wouldn’t even have a chance. 🙏
The officer who saved her also gave her a name. Nova. 🌟 It means new, a symbol of new beginnings. And that’s exactly what we are fighting to give her. A chance at life filled with love, safety, and kindness.

The individual responsible for this reprehensible act of cruelty has not yet been identified. A reward is being offered for information leading to their arrest. By adding your name to this petition, you are helping to show officials that when this person is found, they must be arrested, charged, and held fully accountable.

Target: Sixth Circuit Solicitor’s Office

WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS: 

We, the undersigned, demand that the person who dumped this young dog be held accountable for their reprehensible actions. It is our collective demand that the person responsible be criminally charged for this cruel incident. Laws must recognize the actual seriousness of animal abuse and ensure that those who commit these cruel acts are held fully accountable.

Research has consistently shown a strong link between animal cruelty and human violence. Individuals who commit such heinous acts against animals often pose a threat to society as a whole, as animal abuse is frequently a precursor to other violent crimes. Failing to hold whoever neglected and dumped this young dog accountable not only denies justice to the innocent dog who was abandoned like trash but also endangers the community at large. We must send a clear message that such cruelty will not be tolerated.

Individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Animal Victory relies upon the authorities and the court system to determine guilt or innocence.

Note: Animal Victory is contributing money to the reward fund to help find the person responsible for this reprehensible crime! Please share this petition to help it reach more people who may help solve this crime. Anonymous tips can be made to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at 843-623-2101.

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