Local Couple Charged After Abandoning Dog in Vacant Home

A Western New York couple is facing charges after authorities say they left their dog locked inside their former house without food or water.

According to the Westfield Police Department, Angel Travis and George Travis were issued appearance tickets on August 30th in connection with an animal abandonment investigation. The case followed an arrest warrant that was previously filed in the Town of Westfield Court.

Officers first went to the couple’s old residence earlier this month when both the landlord and nearby residents raised concerns that they had not seen the pair for several days. Police said that during that time, a dog had been left inside the property.

Investigators later learned that Angel and George Travis had relocated to another state leaving the animal behind on its own. Police reported that the inside of the home was littered with feces and that there was no food, water, or signs of recent care for the pet.

The dog was removed from the property and transferred to a local animal shelter. Authorities said the animal is recovering well and remains in good health.

Angel and George Travis are scheduled to return to the Town of Westfield Court to answer charges of animal abandonment under New York’s Agriculture and Markets law.

Local Couple Charged After Abandoning Dog in Vacant Home