Charges of animal cruelty are pending against the owner of an emaciated golden retriever named Trooper who was dropped off at the BC SPCA's Maple Ridge Branch on February 28, 2010. The young adult male dog--whose matted fur was covered in dirt, mud, and feces--was dropped off at the shelter by a man who claimed he had found him. A typical male golden retriever should weigh between 30 and 34 kilograms, but Trooper weighed only 11 kilograms (24 pounds) when he was brought in . . . less than his bag of dog food. The good news is that he is steadily gaining weight and checked by a veterinarian every day. If you'd like to help put pressure on the courts to make sure the owner is charged with "Causing unnecessary suffering" 445.1 (1) of the criminal code and given the harshest sentence possible, please
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